Global
Cross-regional, system-level stories that span multiple theaters, alliances, and strategic domains.
702 Dispatches
2014 Ukraine Crisis: The Real Beginning of the War with Russia
How Russia's war in Ukraine truly began in 2014 — from revolution and Crimea's annexation to separatist battles, a downed airliner, and the Minsk
Abdul Qadeer Khan and the Global Nuclear Black Market
Discover how Abdul Qadeer Khan built a clandestine global network that supplied nuclear weapons technology to rogue states for nearly two decades.
Is Abiy Ahmed the Most Dangerous Man in Africa?
Once hailed as a Nobel Peace laureate, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has overseen deadly civil wars that threaten to collapse the Horn of Africa.
The Evolution of Abu Mohammed al-Golani: The Man Who Overthrew Assad
Explore the complex evolution of Abu Mohammed al-Golani, from an al-Qaeda jihadist to the leader of HTS and the uncrowned ruler of post-Assad Syria.
Air Force Combat Controllers: The Toughest Job in US Special Operations
How USAF Combat Controllers coordinate airstrikes, seize airfields, and embed with SEALs and Rangers — with a 95% washout rate and fewer than 400
Air Supremacy: Why Control of the Skies Decides Modern Wars
How air supremacy is defined, achieved, and has shaped every major conflict from World War I to Ukraine — and what the future of aerial warfare holds.
Aleksandr Dugin: The 21st-Century Rasputin Behind Russia's War
Who is Aleksandr Dugin? Explore the ideology of neo-Eurasianism, his influence on Putin's geopolitical strategy, and his role in Russia's war against
America Isn't Ready for a Major War — Here's Why That Should Worry You
The Commission on the National Defense Strategy warns the US is unprepared for a major conflict. Key findings on military gaps, adversary strength, and
America’s Middle East Peace Plan: A Framework to End the Israel-Hamas War
Analyze President Biden's three-stage Middle East peace plan aimed at securing a ceasefire, returning hostages, and ending the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
American Militias Resurge as UAE Eyes Post-War Gaza Control
An undercover investigation reveals the growing threat of US militias, while the UAE pushes for control over post-war Gaza reconstruction and governance.
America's Covert Campaign to Annex Greenland
Explore the covert US influence campaigns, strategic drivers, and historical grievances fueling America's ongoing geopolitical ambitions to annex
Amhara Crisis: Is Ethiopia the Next Yugoslavia?
How the Fano uprising in Ethiopia's Amhara Region threatens to spiral into broader ethnic conflict, and why analysts fear a Yugoslav-style collapse.