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679 Dispatches
Russia's Demographic Time Bomb: A Population in Collapse
Analyze the root causes of Russia's demographic crisis, from Soviet-era policies to the devastating impact of the Ukraine war on a shrinking population.
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.
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.
South Korea's Martial Law Was Nearly So Much Worse
Inside South Korea's failed coup attempt: the military orders, close calls, and ordinary people who prevented democratic catastrophe.
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
Inside Ethiopia's Growing Drone War: How UAVs Are Devastating Civilian Populations in Amhara and Oromia
How Ethiopia's drone campaign against insurgencies is killing hundreds of civilians in marketplaces, schools, and hospitals with no military effect.
Mysterious Drone Swarms Over US Military Bases: The Pentagon's Unsolved Security Challenge
Sophisticated drones conducted 17-day surveillance over Langley Air Force Base. Explore the Pentagon's unsolved security challenge and attribution mystery.
Life After Assad: Syria's Uncertain Path to Reconstruction and Peace
Explore Syria's path forward after Assad's fall: territorial control, HTS leadership, Kurdish tensions, reconstruction costs, and international involvement
The Fall of the Syrian Regime: How Bashar al-Assad Was Finally Overthrown
Comprehensive analysis of Assad regime's collapse in December 2024. Explore HTS offensive, Aleppo's fall, and nationwide rebel advances that ended 50 years
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 Autocratic Social Contract: How Dictators Hold on to Power
Explore how autocratic leaders like Vladimir Putin, Mohammed bin Salman, and Xi Jinping use informal social contracts to suppress dissent and maintain
South Korea's Six-Hour Martial Law Crisis: What Happened and Why It Matters
President Yoon declared martial law on Dec 3, 2024, but the opposition-controlled National Assembly reversed it within hours. What happened and why it matt