138 - Could Europe Defend Itself Without the US?
Long treated as the immovable foundation of European security, America’s role in NATO is now being questioned more openly than at any point...
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137 - Exclusive: We Toured One Of Europe’s Most Secretive Tank Factories
Once synonymous with Europe’s past wars and fading heavy industry, the tank factory has re-emerged as one of the continent’s most guarded an...
136 - The Middle Corridor: Reality Vs. Rhetoric
Previously dismissed as a niche academic concept and a talking point for Central Asia specialists, the Middle Corridor has re-emerged as one...
135 - Is China the Kingmaker in Myanmar’s Civil War?
Once hailed as a beacon of democratic reform in Southeast Asia, Myanmar has devolved into a fractured state defined by a brutal, multi-front...
134 - How Important are Strategic Bombers in 2025?
Once the spearhead of Allied victory in World War II and the backbone of nuclear deterrence in the early Cold War, strategic bombers are oft...
133 - Wargaming: A Turkish Invasion of Northern Cyprus
Cyprus sits at a persistent impasse, divided between the Republic of Cyprus in the south and the Turkish-backed administration in the north....
132 - Abkhazia: Client or Catalyst?
Abkhazia stands at a critical juncture, caught between its historical dependence on Russia and the uncertain allure of reconciliation with G...
131 - Who Controls Eastern Congo?
The last few years have seen a dramatic shift in the balance of power in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with Rwandan-ba...
130 - EXCLUSIVE: We Acquired Blueprints for Russia’s Next-Gen Artillery System
Through one of our contacts in Russia, we have managed to acquire a packet of Russian Ministry of Defence documents smuggled out of Moscow....
129 - Frozen Flashpoints: Greenland, Svalbard, and the Next Arctic Standoff
The last few months have seen major shifts in the balance of power in the far north, with the US making threats toward Greenland, Russia exe...
128 - Timor Leste's Fading Sunrise
Timor-Leste stands at a crossroads, grappling with the legacies of Indonesian occupation, economic dependence on dwindling oil reserves, and...
127 - Sunk Cost: The US. Navy's Shipbuilding Crisis
Many of the U.S. Navy’s shipbuilding programs are currently running over budget and behind schedule, raising serious concerns about the Navy...
The Armed Forces of Central Asia - Part 2 : Wargaming Regional Conflicts
As part of our wider project examining the armed forces of Central Asia, the research team sat down with experts from government, military,...
126 - Armenia’s Changing Relationship with Russia
The evolving relationship between Armenia and Russia has seen dramatic shifts in recent years, particularly in the wake of Armenia's devasta...
125 - The Economics of Conscription
Conscription is a complex and multifaceted issue, influencing not only a nation's defence capabilities but also its economy and political la...
124 - The Rise of Chinese Private Security Companies (PSCs and PMCs)
Chinese private security companies (PSCs) are beginning to expand their influence in the global security market, with thousands of these com...
123 - What the Venezuelan Election Means for Essequibo
Venezuela has been thrust into chaos following the recent election, leaving President Maduro, the opposition, and the military cornered. Yea...
122 - South Africa: Comeback or Collapse?
As the dust settles on what has turned out to be South Africa's most crucial election since 1994, the nation finds itself standing on a knif...
121 - Rare Earth Elements: The Futile Fight Against China
As the world pivots towards a green energy future, the dominance of rare earth elements has never been more crucial. Yet, while the West has...
The Armed Forces of Central Asia - Part 1 : Tajikistan and Regional Command Structures
In the inaugural episode of our new mini-series, we dive deep into the military landscape of Central Asia, starting with a spotlight on Taji...