Security & Conflict
Alone Under Fire: Iran’s Partners Step Back as War Intensifies
As the war between Iran and the U.S.–Israeli alliance intensifies, Tehran finds itself increasingly isolated on the global stage. The killing of Iran’s Supreme...
Dear Canada: Â Go Really Big on Defense Now; you won’t regret it
Dr. Julian Spencer Churchill and I previously laid out a vision on how Canada could build up the Canadian Armed Forces to meet this...
Operation Epic Fury: A New Architecture of Regime Change
On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched a coordinated military campaign against Iran, killed the Supreme Leader, and announced regime change...
UK’s Hesitant Support in Iran Crisis Raises Questions Over Military Capability
Britain's cautious response to the rising conflict in the Middle East and its hesitation to defend allies from attacks have raised doubts about its...
The Missile Saturation Gambit: China’s Strategy to Lure American and Israeli Firepower into a Costly Trap
This new intelligence and military analysis, unprecedented in the world of military warfare, may be based on a controversial analytical view of what it...
China Raises Defence Spending as Military Modernisation Push Accelerates
China will increase its defence spending by 7% in 2026, continuing a steady military buildup aimed at modernising the armed forces by 2035 even...
America Can Pay, But Can It Reload?
War is expensive, but the price tag Americans notice first is often the wrong one. The early bills for air strikes, carrier operations, and...
Japan–US Eye Major Nuclear Deal in $550 Billion Investment Push
Sources say the proposed project would involve Westinghouse Electric Company, a major U.S. nuclear technology firm. The initiative is aimed at strengthening energy supply...
Maintaining a Deterrence Strategy for the Philippines in the Scarborough Shoal
The South China Sea is one of the most tempestuous regions today due to numerous provocations that could lead to heightened diplomatic standoffs and...
From the Durand Line to the Persian Gulf: Pakistan’s Security Test in a Fragmenting Region
In the case of Pakistan, geography has been a curse and a blessing at the same time. The nation is at the crossroads of...