Global
Cross-regional, system-level stories that span multiple theaters, alliances, and strategic domains.
702 Dispatches
Journalism and Warfare: How It Works on the Front Lines
How war correspondents operate in active conflict zones, the dangers they face, their legal protections, and the journalists who gave their lives for the
The KGB: Sword and Shield of the Communist Party
How the KGB became one of history's most formidable intelligence organizations, from its Cheka origins to its post-Soviet successor the FSB.
The Kyujo Incident: The Coup That Almost Kept Japan in World War II
How a desperate military coup nearly prevented Japan's surrender in August 1945, and why its failure ended the Second World War.
Emmanuel Macron's Russia Strategy: Four Dimensional Chess, or Tic Tac Toe?
Analyzing Emmanuel Macron's push for strategic ambiguity on NATO troop deployment to Ukraine, the allied backlash, and whether the gambit can deter Russia.
Maduro's Capture and the End of Post-Cold War Global Norms
The unilateral US capture of Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro shatters decades of global norms, rewriting the rules of regime change and multipolar geopolitics.
The Mexican-American War: The Conflict That Reshaped a Continent
Discover how the Mexican-American War from 1846 to 1848 reshaped the continent, expanded US territory, and set the stage for the American Civil War.
Moldova Elections: Russian Sabotage, Energy Threats, and the EU Referendum
Explore how Moldova's upcoming elections and EU referendum are being threatened by Russian hybrid warfare, disinformation, and a looming energy crisis.
Mossad: Israel's Secretive Foreign Intelligence Agency and Its Global Operations
Explore Mossad's origins from Haganah, its assassination protocols, famous operations like the Eichmann capture, organizational structure, and future
How Mussolini's Fascists Prepared Italy for World War II
How Mussolini rose from street agitator to dictator, consolidated fascist control over Italy, and dragged the nation into World War II alongside Hitler.
Mutiny of the Malagasy: Gen Z Overthrows the Government of Madagascar
Young protesters in Madagascar, aided by the CAPSAT military unit, have overthrown the corrupt government of President Andry Rajoelina.
Myanmar's Civil War: Military Coups, Ethnic Rebellions, and the Battle for Democracy
Explore the roots of Myanmar's civil war, from British colonial rule and military coups to the Rohingya genocide and the 2021 uprising against the junta.
Fire From the Sky: Inside Myanmar's Devastating Air War
How Myanmar's military junta has launched over 660 airstrikes against civilians since 2021, backed by Russian and Chinese aircraft sales.