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Cross-regional, system-level stories that span multiple theaters, alliances, and strategic domains.
702 Dispatches
The Uyghurs: The Genocide the World Forgot
A comprehensive account of the Uyghur genocide in Xinjiang, from mass detention and forced labor to organ harvesting and cultural erasure by the Chinese
The Vemork Heavy Water Sabotage: The Race to Stop the Nazi Bomb
How Norwegian commandos and Allied forces sabotaged Nazi Germany's heavy water production at Vemork, thwarting Hitler's atomic bomb programme.
Is Venezuela on the Brink of Revolution After Stolen Election?
Venezuela's stolen 2024 election sparked mass protests. Can Maduro cling to power, or will people power unseat him? Analysis of the crisis and its
Verdun: The Most Brutal Battle of World War I
How the Battle of Verdun became the longest and deadliest single engagement of WWI, grinding French and German forces for nearly a year.
Vladimir Putin Wins His Forever Election. Now What?
Putin coasted to a fifth presidential term with 88.48% of the vote. How he controls Russia's electoral process and what his next six years will bring.
The Wagner Group: Autopsy of a Shadow Army and Its Global Footprint
Discover the intricate operational history, strategic combat deployments, and the dramatic mutiny of the Wagner Group, Russia's most notorious mercenary
Wagner Is Coming Back: What It Means for the World
The Wagner Group is not dead — it is evolving. From Rosgvardia integration to the new Africa Corps, Russia's mercenary force is reshaping global power.
Wagner Group Retreats as JNIM Overruns Mali
The Wagner Group is fleeing Mali as the JNIM terror network launches devastating offensives across the Sahel. Discover the impact of this Russian retreat.
Western Tanks in Ukraine: Have They Lived Up to the Hype?
A detailed analysis of Western tanks sent to Ukraine — Leopard 1, Leopard 2, Challenger 2, M1 Abrams — examining losses, expert assessments, and combat
What Finland Brings to NATO: Manpower, Firepower, and Arctic Reach
Finland's NATO accession doubled the alliance's border with Russia. Explore what Helsinki's 280,000-strong reserve army and Arctic capabilities mean for
What if India and Pakistan Went to War Again?
An analysis of what could spark the next Indo-Pakistani war, how both militaries compare, and why a nuclear exchange could kill billions worldwide.
What Sweden Brings to NATO: Military Strength Behind 200 Years of Neutrality
Sweden's NATO accession ends 200 years of neutrality. Explore what Stockholm's advanced military, Gripen jets, and strategic geography bring to the