Global
Cross-regional, system-level stories that span multiple theaters, alliances, and strategic domains.
679 Dispatches
Sudan: The Proxy War the World Is Ignoring
How Sudan's civil war became a proxy conflict involving Iran, Russia, UAE, and Ukraine — and why its collapse could reshape geopolitics for decades.
Could Europe Get its Own Nuclear Deterrent?
This analysis examines Could Europe Get its Own Nuclear Deterrent? in historical and strategic context. It traces how the core developments unfolded, which
Donetsk and Luhansk: Putin's Puppet States
This analysis examines Donetsk and Luhansk: Putin's Puppet States in historical and strategic context. It traces how the core developments unfolded, which
The Danab Brigade: Somalia's Elite Commando Force Fighting al-Shabaab
Discover how Somalia's Danab Brigade, trained by US Navy SEALs and Bancroft, acts as the elite tip of the spear against the al-Shabaab insurgency.
Myanmar's Civil War: Military Coups, Ethnic Rebellions, and the Battle for Democracy
Explore the roots of Myanmar's civil war, from British colonial rule and military coups to the Rohingya genocide and the 2021 uprising against the junta.
The Chinese Navy: A New Goliath
This analysis examines The Chinese Navy: A New Goliath in historical and strategic context. It traces how the core developments unfolded, which institution
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.
Is the British Military Ready for a Major War?
An analysis of Britain's defence readiness, where manpower shortages, procurement failures, and ageing equipment leave the UK's tier-one status in question.
The Dark History & Future of Biological Warfare
The Art of War: Biological Warfare represents one of the most significant subjects in modern military affairs. This analysis examines the key developments,
Haiti Has Collapsed: What Happens Next?
Haiti has undergone full state collapse. How gangs seized power, why the government crumbled, and what options remain for the Western hemisphere.
Vladimir Putin: The Making of a Modern Warlord
From a battered Leningrad courtyard to the Kremlin, the full arc of how Vladimir Putin built and consolidated absolute power over Russia.
South Korea: The Disruptor Reshaping the Global Balance of Power
How South Korea's arms-export boom, deepening US and Japan ties, and surging defense industry are turning a peninsula state into a global power broker.