Security
Europe’s Other Defence Clause: What Article 42.7 Actually Means
In light of recent security threats, European Union leaders are set to conduct a wargame on the EU's mutual defence clause set on article...
Egypt’s Badr 2026 Drill Near Israel Highlights China Defense Cooperation
The relevant circles in Beijing and the military intelligence centers of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) closely followed the Egyptian army's Badr 2026...
Gulf Counterterrorism and the Limits of Interest-Driven Security
Since January 2025, The United States of America has systematically dismantled the prevention side of its counterterrorism apparatus. The agencies responsible for countering radicalization,...
The Future of AI in Warfare: Iran and Beyond
Authors: Christopher Jackson and Aaron Spitler*
Following the Gulf War, a common belief was that cutting-edge technology enabled the United States and its allies to...
The Ambiguity Trap: When Strategic Signals Become Systemic Perturbations
On March 31, five weeks into an active war, Pete Hegseth stood before reporters at the Pentagon and articulated what he presented as a...
Ukraine’s Drone Strategy Wins Allies, but the Real Test Begins
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is using Ukraine's expertise in drone warfare to secure diplomatic deals during visits to the Middle East and Europe, enhancing Ukraine's...
Inside Ukraine’s strategy to defeat Shahed attack drones
In a foggy field in northeastern Ukraine, four soldiers monitor red and yellow dots on a screen in a van, equipped with interceptor drones...
Why Subsea Cables in Hormuz Are at Risk in the Iran War
Iran has raised concerns about the vulnerability of submarine cables in the Strait of Hormuz, which are crucial for the region's digital economy. This...
The insurgencies challenging Mali’s military-led government
Mali's government is facing difficulties in maintaining power following coordinated attacks by insurgents which killed the defense minister and targeted the main army base...
Chinese Analysis of the Trump Assassination Attempt at WH Correspondents’ Dinner
Chinese media outlets, think tanks, and intelligence agencies commented on the assassination attempt against US President Trump, highlighting the sound of gunfire at the...