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Israel’s Clear Hand in America’s War on Iran
It all kicked off in the last days of February 2026, when the Middle East exploded into another full-blown war. On February 28, the...
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...
PLA condemns Japan’s Ikazuchi Taiwan Strait crossing on Treaty anniversary
Sino-Japanese relations experienced a sharp escalation on April 17, 2026, following the transit of the Japanese destroyer JS Ikazuchi through the Taiwan Strait. Beijing...
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...
Mali Crisis Puts Russia’s Africa Ambitions at Risk
Mali's military government, which relies on Russian support, is facing significant setbacks that could harm Russia's reputation in Africa and its interests in the...
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...
African Lion 2026:Morocco Enters the Era of Data-Centric Warfare
In the 2026 edition of African Lion, Morocco is consolidating its role as a key operational environment for the testing and validation of capabilities adapted...
In Wartime Power Grab, Iran’s Guards Sideline Supreme Leader’s Authority
Two months into a war with the U. S. and Israel, Iran has experienced a shift in power dynamics, with no clear clerical leader...
Is the US-Iran War Entering the Deadliest Phase?
Authors: Sanjay Turi and Praveen Sothwal*
Amid rising geopolitical uncertainty over a US-Iran war, the Trump-led US is reportedly seen to be deploying tens of...