Indo-Pacific
Power balances, maritime competition, deterrence, and flashpoints across the Indo-Pacific.
134 Dispatches
Behind the Curtain: Did China Aid Pakistan in the 2025 Air War?
Discover how China allegedly supplied live intelligence, satellite realignment, and advanced military hardware to aid Pakistan during the 2025 air
China Forces Concessions from Myanmar Rebels as Haiti Nears Collapse
China forces Myanmar rebels out of Lashio to protect pipelines, Poland's new president may complicate Ukraine support, and Haiti's capital nears gang
Myanmar’s Civil War Stalemate: Why Neither Side Can Break Through
Analyze the strategic landscape of Myanmar's civil war and why the rebel alliance's momentum has stalled against entrenched Tatmadaw strongholds.
Abdul Qadeer Khan and the Global Nuclear Black Market
Discover how Abdul Qadeer Khan built a clandestine global network that supplied nuclear weapons technology to rogue states for nearly two decades.
How Can Ukraine Protect Itself After the War? A Strategic Analysis
Explore the strategic options for post-war Ukraine, from NATO security guarantees and the Taiwan porcupine model to Korean DMZ-style active deterrence.
Converging Crises: Failed Brazilian Coups, Wagner Defeats, and Escalating Unrest
An in-depth geopolitical analysis of twin coup plots in Brazil, the Wagner Group's repeated ambushes in Mali, dynastic clashes in the Philippines, and
The Art of War: The Anatomy and Global History of Rebellion
Explore the fundamental mechanics of rebellion, from ancient uprisings in Athens to modern insurgencies in the Middle East, Myanmar, and global
America Isn't Ready for a Major War — Here's Why That Should Worry You
The Commission on the National Defense Strategy warns the US is unprepared for a major conflict. Key findings on military gaps, adversary strength, and
Power Projection: How Nations Extend Military Force Beyond Their Borders
How nations project military power far beyond their territory, from Alexander the Great to modern carrier fleets, and why it matters more than ever.
The Uyghurs: The Genocide the World Forgot
A comprehensive account of the Uyghur genocide in Xinjiang, from mass detention and forced labor to organ harvesting and cultural erasure by the Chinese
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.
Trump Could Abandon NATO: Could Europe Survive without America?
Analysis of Trump's threat to abandon NATO Article 5, Europe's military readiness, and whether the alliance could defend against Russia without US support.