Indo-Pacific
Power balances, maritime competition, deterrence, and flashpoints across the Indo-Pacific.
134 Dispatches
Liberation of the Philippines: The End of Brutal Japanese Occupation
How Japan seized the Philippines in 1941, the vast Filipino guerilla resistance, and the Allied campaign that liberated the islands by 1945.
Countdown to War: How Imperial Japan Prepared for the Second World War
From the Treaty of Versailles to Pearl Harbor, how Imperial Japan's hunt for self-sufficiency and resources drove its step-by-step march into world war.
The Collapse of the Rules-Based Order: How 2025 Changed the World
An in-depth analysis of how the events of 2025 fractured the US-led unipolar system, ushering in a highly volatile era of multipolar geopolitics.
The Indonesian Air Force: A Masterclass in Procurement
Discover how Indonesia is building the world's most diverse air force, balancing advanced jets from the US, China, and France for geopolitical leverage.
How North Korea Infiltrated the Global Tech Sector
Discover how thousands of North Korean IT workers infiltrated Western tech, AI, and defense companies to fund military projects and steal classified data.
Could and Should Ukraine Join NATO?
An in-depth analysis of whether Ukraine can and should join NATO, examining the strategic benefits, escalation risks, and alternative security
Are We Sleeping on a China-Philippines War?
An in-depth geopolitical analysis of the escalating military confrontation between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea and the risk of a
Russia, China, and the Threat of a Multi-Front Global War
An in-depth analysis of a potential coordinated conflict involving Russia and China, Indo-Pacific security nets, and Kremlin interference in Moldova's
Global Crises: Haiti's Collapse to Russian NATO Threats
An in-depth geopolitical analysis of Haiti's systemic collapse, Russian probing of NATO, Chinese invasion logistics for Taiwan, and South Korean defense.
Global Flashpoints: From Serbia's Protests to the Future of Drone Warfare
Analyze the escalating protests in Serbia, Taiwan's drone deterrents, South Sudan's fragility, and the changing landscape of global conflict and drone
Is China Prepared for War? Global Flashpoints and Asymmetric Conflicts
Explore the geopolitical flashpoints defining the modern era, from China's maritime clashes to underreported proxy wars in the Horn of Africa and Myanmar.
Analyzing Global Decline, Border Crises, and the Changing Geopolitical Order
An in-depth analysis of America's shifting global influence, neglected conflicts in Sudan and Myanmar, and rising geopolitical tensions across the globe.