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Myanmar's Unwinnable Civil War: Stalemate, Drones, and China's Long Game
After five years of war, Myanmar's junta cannot reconquer the country and the rebels cannot topple it. Here is why the conflict has become unwinnable.
Canadian Defense Spending Is a Joke. Here's How to Fix It.
Canada's military faces a recruitment crisis, aging hardware, and budget cuts. An analysis of what went wrong and how specialization could offer a way
Iran's Attack on Israel: Is the Middle East About to Go to War?
Analysis of Iran's unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel in April 2024, its tactical outcomes, historical context, and risk of wider Middle
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,