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692 Dispatches
The Highway of Death: The Most Controversial Event of the Gulf War Explained
Explore the Highway of Death, the Gulf War's most controversial bombing. Examine casualties, civilian impact, and lasting consequences.
Ethiopia and the African Horn: A Slow March to Pandemonium
Ethiopia faces simultaneous insurgencies in Amhara and Oromia, Egyptian intervention in Somalia, and diplomatic isolation. A nation on the brink of collaps
The Ghost Army of WWII: How 1,100 Artists, Actors, and Sound Engineers Fooled the Nazis with Inflatable Tanks and Special Effects
Discover how 1,100 artists and actors of the Ghost Army used inflatable tanks and sound effects to deceive Nazi forces and save 15,000-30,000 lives.
Russian Museum Tanks on the Frontlines: Separating Fact from Fiction in Ukraine
Investigation into claims Russia deploys museum tanks in Ukraine. Evidence analysis of T-34, T-62 deployments and military reserves.
B-2 Stealth Bombers Strike Yemen as US and Russia Escalate Operations in Syria
US deploys B-2 stealth bombers against Houthi targets in Yemen while Russia intensifies bombing in Syria. Multi-front escalation raises conflict risks.
Was Britain's Surrender of the Chagos Islands a Spectacular Own Goal?
Did Britain's handover of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius strengthen or undermine security? Analysis of Diego Garcia, geopolitics, and great power competit
Leonidas: The High-Power Microwave Weapon That Could End the Drone Warfare Revolution
Leonidas is a directed-energy weapon system using high-power microwaves to neutralize hostile drones. Learn how this technology could reshape modern warfar
Strategic Bombing: The Ultimate Expression of Air Power and Its Role in Modern Warfare
Explore strategic bombing's evolution from WWI zeppelins to modern missiles, its prerequisites, psychological impact, and contemporary applications in glob
North Korean Hackers: From Sony Pictures to Billion-Dollar Heists
Explore how North Korea's cyber capabilities evolved from the Sony Pictures hack to stealing billions in crypto and military secrets.
Myanmar's Military Junta Offers Peace Deal as Rebels Close In on Major Cities
Myanmar's military junta's September 2024 peace proposal rejected by resistance groups. Rebels control half the territory as airstrikes target civilians.
The Rangoon Bombing: North Korea's Audacious Plot to Decapitate the South Korean Government
October 1983: North Korean agents bombed Burma's Martyr's Mausoleum to kill South Korean President Chun. A traffic delay saved his life. 19 died.
The Iranian Military Is Better Than You Think, and Israel Shouldn't Underestimate It
Analysis of Iran's military strengths including 610k personnel, missile arsenals, and asymmetric capabilities that pose genuine strategic challenges.