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Did Rich Foreigners Pay to Shoot Civilians in Bosnia?
Did Rich Foreigners Pay to Shoot Civilians in Bosnia? Introduction. What’s the most depressing piece of global news you’ve heard this year? There’s been pl
Why Is China Purging Its Top Generals?
Nine generals expelled in a single announcement. What Xi Jinping is doing to the PLA leadership, and whether the purges strengthen or hollow out China military power.
This Is Ukraine’s Moment of Truth.
This Is Ukraine’s Moment of Truth. Introduction. Ukraine has been offered a peace—and if Ukraine accepts, then it will hand Russia the victory that it’s sa
Russia May Be Planning a False-Flag Attack Against NATO.
Russia May Be Planning a False-Flag Attack Against NATO. Introduction. All warfare is based on deception, and when Vladimir Putin fights a war, deception w
China's Air Force is Broken.
China’s Air Force is Broken. Introduction. The Chinese Air Force is among the most powerful on planet Earth. Flying some three thousand highly potent fight
The Saudi-Pakistan Defense Pact: A Mutual Defense Deal Already in Doubt
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a mutual defense pact in September. Months later, a nuclear question, an Islamic NATO debate, and an uninvoked clause cloud its future.
Ukraine's Corruption Crisis: Operation Midas and the Fight for Survival
Discover how Operation Midas uncovered a $100 million corruption scandal in Ukraine's energy sector and the existential threat it poses to the defensive
The UAE's Covert War: Funding the RSF and Fueling Genocide in Sudan
Discover how the United Arab Emirates covertly funds the RSF in Sudan, driving a brutal genocide in Darfur while securing gold and Red Sea ports.
Are the Baltic Republics Ready for a Russian Invasion?
An in-depth geopolitical analysis of the Baltic republics' military readiness, strategic vulnerabilities, and total defense doctrines against Russian
Mexico Burns: Gen Z Protests Spread Fast Amid Rising Cartel Violence
Widespread Gen Z protests have erupted across Mexico following the assassinations of local leaders, heavily challenging President Sheinbaum's security
Everything You Need to Know About the War in Sudan
Explore the deep-rooted origins, military factions, and regional geopolitical implications of the devastating War in Sudan and its humanitarian crisis.
War Is Imminent in South Asia Following Twin Terror Attacks
Twin bombings in New Delhi and Islamabad have pushed India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan to the absolute brink of an imminent regional war in South Asia.