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America’s Middle East Peace Plan: A Framework to End the Israel-Hamas War
Analyze President Biden's three-stage Middle East peace plan aimed at securing a ceasefire, returning hostages, and ending the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
The Firebombing of Tokyo: The Deadliest Air Raid in History
How Operation Meetinghouse killed more than the atomic bombs combined, and why the firestorm that flattened a quarter of Tokyo was nearly forgotten.
Europe’s Last Dictator: Aleksandr Lukashenko
This analysis examines Europe's Last Dictator: Aleksandr Lukashenko in historical and strategic context. It traces how the core developments unfolded, whic
Is the World Underestimating the North Korea Threat?
This analysis examines Is the World Underestimating the North Korea Threat? in historical and strategic context. It traces how the core developments unfold
Special Operators: The Night Stalkers, United States.
This analysis examines Special Operators: The Night Stalkers, United States. in historical and strategic context. It traces how the core developments unfol
Counting the Dead: How Many Have Really Died in Ukraine?
Analysis of verified Russian and Ukrainian casualty data from BBC-Mediazona counts, probate registry models, and the UA Losses database reveals staggering
Why Famine is Returning as a Weapon of War
This analysis examines Why Famine is Returning as a Weapon of War in historical and strategic context. It traces how the core developments unfolded, which
Emmanuel Macron's Russia Strategy: Four Dimensional Chess, or Tic Tac Toe?
Analyzing Emmanuel Macron's push for strategic ambiguity on NATO troop deployment to Ukraine, the allied backlash, and whether the gambit can deter Russia.
Blackwater: Portrait of America's Most Notorious Private Military Contractor
From Navy SEAL training grounds to the Nisour Square massacre and beyond — the full history of Blackwater, America's most infamous private military
Iran's President Died in a Helicopter Crash — Here's Why It Matters
Analysis of President Ebrahim Raisi's death in a helicopter crash, the succession crisis it triggered, and what it means for Iran and the Middle East.
Power Projection: How Nations Extend Military Force Beyond Their Borders
How nations project military power far beyond their territory, from Alexander the Great to modern carrier fleets, and why it matters more than ever.
How Russia Controls the Narrative: Inside the Kremlin's Global Information Warfare Campaign
Explore Russia's sophisticated disinformation campaigns, from social media manipulation to institutional infiltration, and the West's inadequate response.