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690 Dispatches
France vs. Azerbaijan: The World's Explosive New Rivalry
How Azerbaijan's meddling in New Caledonia and France's arms deals with Armenia ignited an unlikely rivalry between Paris and Baku.
Terror in Paris: Why Everyone Is So Concerned About the Olympics
An analysis of terror threats facing the 2024 Paris Olympics, from jihadist plots and Russian sabotage to drone vulnerabilities and France's layered
Aleksandr Dugin: The 21st-Century Rasputin Behind Russia's War
Who is Aleksandr Dugin? Explore the ideology of neo-Eurasianism, his influence on Putin's geopolitical strategy, and his role in Russia's war against
Bolivia Just Survived a Really Weird Coup. Here’s What Happened.
Bolivia Just Survived a Really Weird Coup. Here’s What Happened. It was a day that started just like any other in Bolivia. Before long, Bolivian television
Who is Mark Rutte, NATO's New Leader?
This analysis examines Who is Mark Rutte, NATO's New Leader? in historical and strategic context. It traces how the core developments unfolded, which insti
Isaias Afwerki: Africa's Kim Jong Un?
This analysis examines Isaias Afwerki: Africa's Kim Jong Un? in historical and strategic context. It traces how the core developments unfolded, which insti
Why the UAE Is Fueling Sudan's Apocalyptic Civil War
How Abu Dhabi's weapons, money, and influence have kept Sudan's Rapid Support Forces fighting, and the murky motives behind the intervention.
What Would an Israel-Hezbollah War Look Like?
This analysis examines What Would an Israel-Hezbollah War Look Like? in historical and strategic context. It traces how the core developments unfolded, whi
The Dictators: Omar Al Bashir
This analysis examines The Dictators: Omar Al Bashir in historical and strategic context. It traces how the core developments unfolded, which institutions
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
Ukraine's Sea Drones are Getting Crazy
This analysis examines Ukraine's Sea Drones are Getting Crazy in historical and strategic context. It traces how the core developments unfolded, which inst
The Dictators: Nicolás Maduro - How to Cling to Power
This analysis examines The Dictators: Nicolás Maduro - How to Cling to Power in historical and strategic context. It traces how the core developments unfo