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Cross-regional, system-level stories that span multiple theaters, alliances, and strategic domains.
702 Dispatches
The Complete History of the Iranian Nuclear Crisis: From Cold War Origins to the JCPOA Collapse
Discover the complete history of Iran's nuclear program, examining its Cold War origins, the 1979 Revolution, the JCPOA collapse, and current enrichment
The Irish War of Independence: The Road to Freedom
Discover the roots, brutal guerrilla tactics, and global impact of the Irish War of Independence against the British Empire from 1919 to 1921.
Is Ukraine About to Suffer a Catastrophic Defeat?
Analysis of whether Ukraine faces a Kharkiv-style collapse as Russian forces advance post-Avdiivka, examining fortification gaps, manpower shortages, and
Israel At War: The Crisis The World Didn't See Coming
How Hamas launched Operation al-Aqsa Flood on October 7, 2023, breaching Israel's defenses in a coordinated assault that reshaped the Middle East balance
A Major Middle East Conflict May Have Just Begun
Analysis of the massive Israel-Hezbollah exchange on August 25, 2024, including preemptive IDF strikes, Hezbollah rocket salvos, and regional implications.
Shock and Awe in Lebanon: How Israel Began its War with Hezbollah
Discover how Israel dismantled Hezbollah's communications with explosive pagers, setting the stage for a new war in Lebanon through precision strikes.
Israel, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the Middle East's Long Cold War
How the trilateral power struggle between Israel, Iran, and Saudi Arabia shapes every conflict in the Middle East, from proxy wars to normalization.
Israel and Iran Navigate a Tenuous and Unprecedented Ceasefire
After twelve days of intense aerial bombardment, Israel, Iran, and the United States navigate a fragile and unprecedented ceasefire in the Middle East.
Israel's Raids in the West Bank: What Happened, and Why It Matters
Israel launched its largest West Bank military operation in decades across Jenin, Tulkarem, Tubas, and Nablus. Here is what happened and why it matters.
Israel’s Strike on Iran and the Expanding Middle East War
Analyze Israel's unprecedented strike on Iran, the ground offensive in Lebanon, and the geopolitical implications for Middle East peace prospects.
Rearmament: How Japan Plans to Become a Military Superpower
How Japan plans to become the world's third-largest defense spender, acquiring counterstrike capabilities and reshaping the Asia-Pacific balance of power.
Jordan's Special Forces Group: Elite Middle East Operators
Explore the history, rigorous training, and advanced counterterrorism operations of Jordan's elite Special Forces Group under King Abdullah II.