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The Security Council Needs Urgent Reform. Here's How.
Conflicts & Crises

The Security Council Needs Urgent Reform. Here's How.

This analysis examines The Security Council Needs Urgent Reform. Here's How. in historical and strategic context. It traces how the core developments unfol

Simon Whistler · February 26, 2026
Turkey's Plan to Combat Islamic State
Geopolitics & Strategy

Turkey's Plan to Combat Islamic State

Turkey has announced a new plan to combat jihadist extremism in the Middle East, which could have far-reaching implications for regional power dynamics. Th

Simon Whistler · February 26, 2026
Turkey: The Clever Man in the Middle
Conflicts & Crises

Turkey: The Clever Man in the Middle

This analysis examines Turkey: The Clever Man in the Middle in historical and strategic context. It traces how the core developments unfolded, which instit

Simon Whistler · February 26, 2026
Ukraine Aid is Finally On its Way. Will it Be Enough?
Conflicts & Crises

Ukraine Aid is Finally On its Way. Will it Be Enough?

This analysis examines Ukraine Aid is Finally On its Way. Will it Be Enough? in historical and strategic context. It traces how the core developments unfol

Simon Whistler · February 26, 2026
Ukraine's Counteroffensive: Has It Failed?
Conflicts & Crises

Ukraine's Counteroffensive: Has It Failed?

The sun sets over the Dnieper, casting an eerie glow on the battered landscape of Eastern Ukraine. Two months into Kyiv's much-anticipated counteroffensive

Simon Whistler · February 26, 2026
Ukraine's Counteroffensive Has Failed...
Geopolitics & Strategy

Ukraine's Counteroffensive Has Failed...

Few subjects in modern military history command as much attention and fascination as Ukraine's Counteroffensive Has Failed.... Behind the headlines and pop

Simon Whistler · February 26, 2026
Ukraine's Sea Drones are Getting Crazy
Conflicts & Crises

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

Simon Whistler · February 26, 2026
Weaponized Consumer Drones: The Next Revolution in Warfare?
Geopolitics & Strategy

Weaponized Consumer Drones: The Next Revolution in Warfare?

In the skies over Ukraine, drones originally designed for hobbyists are now delivering grenades to frontline trenches. TJ Ballard documented the first

Simon Whistler · February 26, 2026
What Would a Second US Civil War Really Look Like?
Conflicts & Crises

What Would a Second US Civil War Really Look Like?

This analysis examines What Would a Second US Civil War Really Look Like? in historical and strategic context. It traces how the core developments unfolded

Simon Whistler · February 26, 2026
What Would an Israel-Hezbollah War Look Like?
Conflicts & Crises

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

Simon Whistler · February 26, 2026
Who is Mark Rutte, NATO's New Leader?
Conflicts & Crises

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

Simon Whistler · February 26, 2026
Why Famine is Returning as a Weapon of War
Conflicts & Crises

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

Simon Whistler · February 26, 2026