Defense
The Myth of Easy Escalation Between Nuclear Powers
For years, strategic analysts in South Asia and beyond have spoken with growing confidence about the possibility of “limited war” between nuclear powers. The...
When Germany Leads the Rise of the European Union’s Defense
A major change is underway in Europe. Germany, which for seventy years took a passive and cautious approach to military matters due to the...
Egyptian military bases: a strategic linchpin for China’s interests in the Eastern Med and Red Sea
Chinese military and intelligence analyses for 2025 and 2026 indicate that China views the expansion of the Egyptian Armed Forces in establishing numerous naval...
America’s $25 Billion Iran War Bill: Why Taxpayers Should Be Alarmed
The Pentagon’s admission that the United States has already spent about $25 billion on the war with Iran should land like a warning flare...
Beyond the US Alliance: Why Japan and Canada Are South Korea’s Top Security Partners
In an era of overlapping crises, South Korea’s security environment is no longer defined by either a single enemy or a theater. Instead, it...
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...
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...