Indo-Pacific
Power balances, maritime competition, deterrence, and flashpoints across the Indo-Pacific.
133 Dispatches
Conflicts to Watch in 2026: The World's Flashpoints Go Hot
A region-by-region forecast of 2026's most dangerous flashpoints, from Venezuela and Ecuador to Syria, the Horn of Africa, Sudan, Ukraine, and Taiwan.
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.
South Korea's Martial Law Was Nearly So Much Worse
Inside South Korea's failed coup attempt: the military orders, close calls, and ordinary people who prevented democratic catastrophe.
Mysterious Drone Swarms Over US Military Bases: The Pentagon's Unsolved Security Challenge
Sophisticated drones conducted 17-day surveillance over Langley Air Force Base. Explore the Pentagon's unsolved security challenge and attribution mystery.
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.
South Korea's Six-Hour Martial Law Crisis: What Happened and Why It Matters
President Yoon declared martial law on Dec 3, 2024, but the opposition-controlled National Assembly reversed it within hours. What happened and why it matt
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
What Would a China-India War Actually Look Like? A Comprehensive Analysis
Comprehensive analysis of a potential China-India conflict: military capabilities, air superiority, nuclear deterrents, and strategic outcomes.
China's Man-Made Islands in the South China Sea Are Sinking: A Strategic Gamble Unraveling
China's artificial islands in the South China Sea face structural decay, rising seas, and typhoons. A strategic gamble unraveling.
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
American Autarky: Could the US Go Self-Sufficient Under Trump? And What Happens If They Do?
Can the US achieve economic self-sufficiency under Trump's America First policy? Explore autarky's feasibility, global consequences, and China's strategic
Frozen Conflicts Under Trump 2.0: Korea, Taiwan, and Turkey's Flashpoints
Explore how Trump's second term could impact frozen conflicts in Korea, Taiwan, and Turkey—and why these geopolitical flashpoints matter.