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Cross-regional, system-level stories that span multiple theaters, alliances, and strategic domains.
679 Dispatches
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.
The Iranian Military Is Better Than You Think, and Israel Shouldn't Underestimate It
Analysis of Iran's military strengths including 610k personnel, missile arsenals, and asymmetric capabilities that pose genuine strategic challenges.
Yahya Sinwar: The Mastermind Behind the October 7 Attacks
An in-depth analysis of Yahya Sinwar's rise through Hamas, his years in an Israeli prison, and his strategic orchestration of the October 7 attacks.
How Gabon Became the Linchpin of Russia's Shadow Fleet and Sanctions Evasion Strategy
How Gabon became the world's fastest-growing ship registry, enabling Russia's thousand-vessel shadow fleet to evade Western sanctions on oil exports.
The Battle of Khasham: When Wagner Commandos and US Special Operators Clashed
How 30 US commandos and allied air power destroyed a 500-strong Wagner and Syrian force at Khasham in February 2018, the first US-Russia clash since the
Benjamin Netanyahu: The Life and Legacy of Israel's Longest-Serving Prime Minister
A comprehensive profile of Benjamin Netanyahu covering his family roots, military service, political career, and the controversies defining Israel's
Draken International: The World's Largest Private Military Air Force
Explore Draken International's 150+ fighter jets, from F-16s to MiGs. Learn how this private air force trains U.S. military pilots.
Global Flashpoints: Israeli Strikes, Ukrainian Drones, and Chinese Espionage
An in-depth analysis of recent geopolitical events, including Israeli airstrikes in Syria, Ukrainian drone swarms in Russia, and Chinese espionage in New
How Tyrants and Terrorists Win Hearts and Minds
Why brutal regimes invest in roads, schools, and hospitals — and how that strategy keeps populations pacified from Genghis Khan to ISIS to modern
Armageddon in Africa: How Sudan Became the World's Worst Crisis
How war between Sudan's army and RSF paramilitaries created a famine that could become the deadliest in decades, threatening millions of lives.
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.
Why Russia, China, and North Korea Abandoned Iran
When Israel and America bombed Iran, the Axis of Upheaval did nothing. Here is why Russia, China, and North Korea left their partner to fight alone.