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Cross-regional, system-level stories that span multiple theaters, alliances, and strategic domains.
702 Dispatches
Benjamin Netanyahu: The Life and Legacy of Israel's Longest-Serving Prime Minister
A comprehensive profile of Benjamin Netanyahu covering his family roots, military service, political career, and the controversies defining Israel's
The Black Sea Grain Deal: Russia's Plan to Hold the World Hostage
How Russia weaponized the Black Sea Grain Initiative, threatening global food security to gain leverage over Ukraine, NATO, and the developing world.
Blackwater: Portrait of America's Most Notorious Private Military Contractor
From Navy SEAL training grounds to the Nisour Square massacre and beyond — the full history of Blackwater, America's most infamous private military
Bleeding Kansas: The Violent Prelude to the Civil War
Discover how Bleeding Kansas sparked a cycle of partisan violence over slavery in the 1850s, setting the stage for the devastating American Civil War.
Blueprints for the Next Pakistan-India War
Analyze the military doctrines, troop numbers, and strategic scenarios defining the next potential conventional war between India and Pakistan.
Burkina Faso: The World's Most-Neglected War
How Burkina Faso became the world's most neglected crisis, with 60% of the country under jihadist control, two million civilians besieged, and rising
The Burning of Washington: When the British Burned Down the White House
How British forces burned Washington, D.C. in 1814, destroying the White House and Capitol, and how the Battle of Baltimore inspired the national anthem.
Can Germany Really Become Europe's Great Military Power?
Can Germany fulfill its Zeitenwende promise and become Europe's leading military power? An analysis of Berlin's rearmament drive, obstacles, and prospects.
Canadian Defense Spending Is a Joke. Here's How to Fix It.
Canada's military faces a recruitment crisis, aging hardware, and budget cuts. An analysis of what went wrong and how specialization could offer a way
The Castellammarese War: The Real-Life Rise of the Godfathers
How the 1930-1931 Castellammarese War between Joe the Boss Masseria and Salvatore Maranzano reshaped the American Mafia into the Five Families structure.
China Forces Concessions from Myanmar Rebels as Haiti Nears Collapse
China forces Myanmar rebels out of Lashio to protect pipelines, Poland's new president may complicate Ukraine support, and Haiti's capital nears gang
China's Military Scandal: Why a Taiwan Invasion Might Have Just Become Impossible
US intelligence reveals widespread corruption in China's Rocket Force — missiles filled with water, broken silos — casting doubt on any near-term Taiwan