Indo-Pacific
Power balances, maritime competition, deterrence, and flashpoints across the Indo-Pacific.
143 Dispatches
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.
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.
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
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.
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
Battle of Manila: American Glory and Civilian Apocalypse
Explore the brutal history of the 1945 Battle of Manila, detailing the strategic Allied advance and the horrific civilian apocalypse orchestrated by Japan.
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
China's Military Scandal: Why a Taiwan Invasion Might Have Just Become Impossible
US intelligence reveals widespread corruption in China's Rocket Force — missiles filled with water, broken silos — casting doubt on any near-term Taiwan
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
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
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.