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679 Dispatches
Israel's Strike on Iran: Operation Days of Repentance and the Widening Middle East War
How Israel's October 2024 strike on Iran was engineered to punish without escalating, while the grinding war in Lebanon pushed the region toward a wider conflict.
Was Britain's Surrender of the Chagos Islands a Spectacular Own Goal?
Did Britain's handover of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius strengthen or undermine security? Analysis of Diego Garcia, geopolitics, and great power competit
Leonidas: The High-Power Microwave Weapon That Could End the Drone Warfare Revolution
Leonidas is a directed-energy weapon system using high-power microwaves to neutralize hostile drones. Learn how this technology could reshape modern warfar
The Cultural Destruction of Nagorno-Karabakh
Explore the aftermath of the 2023 fall of Nagorno-Karabakh, detailing the Armenian exodus, the destruction of cultural heritage, and regional peace
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.
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
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.
Strategic Bombing: The Ultimate Expression of Air Power and Its Role in Modern Warfare
Explore strategic bombing's evolution from WWI zeppelins to modern missiles, its prerequisites, psychological impact, and contemporary applications in glob
North Korean Hackers: From Sony Pictures to Billion-Dollar Heists
Explore how North Korea's cyber capabilities evolved from the Sony Pictures hack to stealing billions in crypto and military secrets.
Myanmar's Military Junta Offers Peace Deal as Rebels Close In on Major Cities
Myanmar's military junta's September 2024 peace proposal rejected by resistance groups. Rebels control half the territory as airstrikes target civilians.
Did China Help Pakistan Fight India in the 2025 Conflict?
India accuses China of feeding live intelligence to Pakistan in the 2025 clash. What the allegations mean for a hardening Beijing-New Delhi rivalry.
The Rangoon Bombing: North Korea's Audacious Plot to Decapitate the South Korean Government
October 1983: North Korean agents bombed Burma's Martyr's Mausoleum to kill South Korean President Chun. A traffic delay saved his life. 19 died.