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Cross-regional, system-level stories that span multiple theaters, alliances, and strategic domains.
702 Dispatches
The Life, Leadership, and Assassination of Hassan Nasrallah
Explore the life of Hassan Nasrallah, his rise to lead Hezbollah, his military strategies against Israel, and his assassination in Beirut.
History's Hunger Games: How Dictators Turned Sports into Social Control
From Hitler's Olympics to Qatar's World Cup, how authoritarian regimes weaponized athletics for propaganda, power projection, and population control.
The Houthi Rebels Are Getting Much More Dangerous — Here's Why
How Houthi rebels escalated from maritime harassment to sinking ships and killing sailors, threatening global trade through the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
How Israel's Ground Invasion of Lebanon Began
How Israel launched its ground invasion of Lebanon in October 2024, targeting Hezbollah tunnels and fighters while Iran launched ballistic missiles at
How Many Have Really Died in Gaza? An Analysis of the Death Toll
An analysis of Gaza's contested death toll, examining MoH data, the Lancet letter's 186,000 claim, and what researchers say about the true casualty count.
How Might a US-China War Really Start?
From the Thucydides Trap to flashpoints in Taiwan, the South China Sea, and the Senkaku Islands, the potential triggers for a US-China conflict examined.
How Tyrants and Terrorists Win Hearts and Minds
Why brutal regimes invest in roads, schools, and hospitals — and how that strategy keeps populations pacified from Genghis Khan to ISIS to modern
How Can Ukraine Protect Itself After the War? A Strategic Analysis
Explore the strategic options for post-war Ukraine, from NATO security guarantees and the Taiwan porcupine model to Korean DMZ-style active deterrence.
The Ideological Machinery of Nazism: Race, Economics, and Totalitarian Control
An in-depth historical analysis of Nazism's foundational ideologies, detailing its racial hierarchies, deceptive economic policies, and totalitarian
Iran's Attack on Israel: Is the Middle East About to Go to War?
Analysis of Iran's unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel in April 2024, its tactical outcomes, historical context, and risk of wider Middle
Iran's President Died in a Helicopter Crash — Here's Why It Matters
Analysis of President Ebrahim Raisi's death in a helicopter crash, the succession crisis it triggered, and what it means for Iran and the Middle East.
Iran's Quds Force: The Shadow Hand of the Islamic Republic
Explore Iran's Quds Force — its origins in the Iran-Iraq War, proxy network across the Middle East, assassination plots, and rising regional influence.