Security & Conflict
Influence Without Arms: The New Logic of Nuclear Deterrence – Book Review
Influence Without Arms: The New Logic of Nuclear Deterrence tackles a pressing question in international security: why do states that have the technological capacity...
What Challenges Does NATO Face Ahead of the Ankara Summit?
NATO leaders will gather in Ankara on July 7-8 for a summit expected to focus on the alliance's long-term security strategy amid an increasingly...
Two Months After the UFO Files Release: What We’ve Learned — and What’s Still Hidden
For decades, the U.S. government's UFO files sat in classified vaults, locked away from public view. Researchers filed FOIA requests. Journalists pushed for answers....
Targeting Critical Infrastructure as a Modern Warfare Tactic
The 24th June Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian-occupied Sevastopol resulted in a complete power outage, requiring authorities to declare a "state of emergency." The...
The New Age of Bunker-Busting Warfare
When seven B-2 Spirit stealth bombers flew a 36-hour round-trip mission from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri to Iran on 22nd June 2025, they...
Why Belarus Is Now Europe’s Most Dangerous Flashpoint
Alexander Lukashenko had quite an unusual week. On June 19, Volodymyr Zelenskyy gave him a public ultimatum: remove the Russian signal relay stations on...
The Rise of Algorithmic Decision-Making in Warfare
Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used in the military for planning and operations as a decision support tool at multiple stages. The US's use...
Germany’s 2029 Reckoning: Without More Innovation, NATO’s Eastern Flank Remains Exposed
The clock that only the Kremlin can stop
A single year now governs German defence planning: 2029. The nation’s top military officer estimates Russia could...
Coverage of Egypt’s Ministry of Defense by Chinese Military Media
The activities and movements of Egyptian Defense Minister Lieutenant General Ashraf Salem Zaher have garnered significant attention from official Chinese military and media circles,...
Cairo Doubles Down on Sudan’s Army – but Backs a Fading Bet
Egypt’s foreign ministry used carefully calibrated language on Monday to restate a familiar position: unwavering support for Sudan’s “unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity” and...