Indo-Pacific
Power balances, maritime competition, deterrence, and flashpoints across the Indo-Pacific.
143 Dispatches
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
Could North Korea Collapse? What Regime Implosion Would Mean for the World
Examining whether the Kim regime could fall, what triggered the DPRK's latest food crisis, and why a North Korean collapse would shake the entire world.
The Fall of Singapore: Britain's Greatest Surrender
How Japan's 30,000-man bluff forced the largest surrender in British history at Singapore in February 1942, reshaping colonial Asia.
The First Sino-Japanese War: Birthplace of Imperial Japanese Expansionism
How the First Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895 transformed Japan into an imperial power, devastated Qing China, and reshaped the balance of power across
Frozen Conflicts: Predicting the Sites of Future Wars
Frozen conflicts from Taiwan to Kosovo to northeast Syria represent the most likely sites of future wars. Learn how these unresolved wars reignite.
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
How Might a US-China War Really Start?
From the Thucydides Trap to flashpoints in Taiwan, the South China Sea, and the Senkaku Islands, the potential triggers for a US-China conflict examined.
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.
Rearmament: How Japan Plans to Become a Military Superpower
How Japan plans to become the world's third-largest defense spender, acquiring counterstrike capabilities and reshaping the Asia-Pacific balance of power.
The Kyujo Incident: The Coup That Almost Kept Japan in World War II
How a desperate military coup nearly prevented Japan's surrender in August 1945, and why its failure ended the Second World War.
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.