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690 Dispatches
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.
Myanmar's Civil War Has Entered the Endgame: Resistance Forces Close In on Military Junta
Myanmar's military junta faces collapse as resistance forces advance. Explore the Three Brotherhood Alliance, strategic scenarios, and Myanmar's uncertain
Israel's Raids in the West Bank: What Happened, and Why It Matters
Israel launched its largest West Bank military operation in decades across Jenin, Tulkarem, Tubas, and Nablus. Here is what happened and why it matters.
How Many Have Really Died in Gaza? An Analysis of the Death Toll
An analysis of Gaza's contested death toll, examining MoH data, the Lancet letter's 186,000 claim, and what researchers say about the true casualty count.
America Isn't Ready for a Major War — Here's Why That Should Worry You
The Commission on the National Defense Strategy warns the US is unprepared for a major conflict. Key findings on military gaps, adversary strength, and
America's New Approach to Air Supremacy: The USAF's Networked Bet
How the US Air Force is trading stealth-above-all for a networked force of data hubs, missile trucks, and modular fighters built for great-power war.
A Major Middle East Conflict May Have Just Begun
Analysis of the massive Israel-Hezbollah exchange on August 25, 2024, including preemptive IDF strikes, Hezbollah rocket salvos, and regional implications.
America's Nuclear Strategy Pivots to China: Preparing for a Three-Against-One Nuclear Threat
Biden's 2024 Nuclear Employment Guidance shifts US deterrence from Russia to China for the first time, preparing for coordinated threats from China, Russia
Germany's Debt-Brake Crisis: How Constitutional Fiscal Rules Are Undermining Ukraine's Defense
Germany imposes moratorium on new military aid to Ukraine due to constitutional debt limits, threatening Europe's second-largest donor and emboldening Puti
Was Ukraine Really Behind the Nord Stream Sabotage? An Analysis of the German Investigation
Examining German intelligence findings on the Nord Stream pipeline explosions and Ukraine's alleged involvement in the September 2022 attack.