Global
Cross-regional, system-level stories that span multiple theaters, alliances, and strategic domains.
702 Dispatches
Is Poland Europe's Next Military Superpower?
Poland is spending billions on tanks, HIMARS, and Apache helicopters to build Europe's strongest military east of France. A look at Warsaw's defense surge.
Power Projection: How Nations Extend Military Force Beyond Their Borders
How nations project military power far beyond their territory, from Alexander the Great to modern carrier fleets, and why it matters more than ever.
Putin's Death and the Future of Global Flashpoints
Analyze the potential fallout of Vladimir Putin's death, the hidden dynamics of the Sudan civil war, and the next targets of Russian military aggression.
Qatar's Airbase in America: Deconstructing the F-15 Deal
Analyze the Qatari Air Force facility at Mountain Home Air Base, separating political outrage from the operational reality of the F-15EX training deal.
The Resurgence of the Syrian Civil War: Escalating Violence in 2024
Discover how the Syrian Civil War is restarting in 2024, driven by an ISIS resurgence, lucrative drug trades, and escalating regional violence.
The Rise of the Houthi Rebels: From Insurgents to Global Geopolitical Threat
Discover the origins, tactical evolution, and geopolitical impact of Yemen's Houthi rebels, from localized insurgents to a global maritime threat in the
Russia, China, and the Threat of a Multi-Front Global War
An in-depth analysis of a potential coordinated conflict involving Russia and China, Indo-Pacific security nets, and Kremlin interference in Moldova's
Russia's Heating Grid Collapse Unleashes Rare Discontent Amid War
Russia's aging heating grid is failing across dozens of regions in bitter cold, exposing decades of neglect and straining wartime morale as support
Putin and North Korea: How Russia Is Becoming a Pariah State
How Russia's desperation for artillery shells is driving Putin toward North Korea, risking global isolation and shifting the balance of power in Kim Jong
Russia's Nuclear Drills, Historic G7 Loans, and Turkey's Asymmetric War
Analyze Russia's large-scale nuclear retaliation drills, the G7's historic $50 billion loan to Ukraine, and Turkey's military response to the TUSAS attack.
Russia's Apparent Coup Attempt: What Just Happened?
Analysis of the Wagner Group's June 2023 march on Moscow, Prigozhin's rebellion against Russia's military leadership, and the implications for Putin's
Russian Military Failures: Aerial, Logistics, and Comms
Analyze the tactical reasons behind Russian military failures in Ukraine, exploring massive breakdowns in aerial operations, frontline logistics, and