China & Indo-Pacific
InsiderIndia’s Military Capabilities are Maturing Fast. Its Latest Security Operation Shows Why.
Evan Moloney · November 5, 2026 · 9 min read
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The UN is Leaving Western Sahara. What Happens Now?
After three decades monitoring a frozen conflict, UN peacekeepers are withdrawing from a territory Morocco annexed in 1975, leaving the Sahrawi people without international protection.
Simon Whistler · November 4, 2026
Africa
InsiderAlgeria is Undertaking its First Military Intervention in Decades. Here's What You Need to Know
After half a century of non-intervention, Algeria is sending troops abroad to fight jihadists. France learned how that can end. Algiers may be about to.
Paweł Wójcik · November 3, 2026 · 9 min read
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Middle EastPremium
How October 7th Became the Middle East's Pearl Harbor
Sinwar's attack was meant to ignite a multi-front war on Israel. Instead it unraveled the Axis of Resistance piece by piece — and may yet bring down the Islamic Republic itself.
Simon Whistler · March 3, 2026
Global
FreeThe Regime that Couldn't Read the Room
The story of how the Iranian regime misjudged its position and miscalculated the consequences of its actions, leading to a series of devastating events.
Kyle Moran · March 2, 2026 · 12 min read
Russia-Ukraine WarPremium
Russia Is Destroying Itself to Destroy Ukraine
Four years into a "three-day" operation, Putin's invasion has achieved the opposite of every goal it was launched for: more NATO on Russia's border, nearly two million casualties, and a demographic freefall at home.
Simon Whistler · February 24, 2026
Middle East
InsiderIran is Running Out of Time
Iran's president has apologized for the government's crackdown on protesters, but the regime is still struggling to maintain control.
Kyle Moran · February 19, 2026 · 10 min read
AfricaPremium
Is China's Influence in Africa Waning?
Beijing's lending to Africa has fallen 90% from its 2016 peak, stalling projects and fueling resentment — yet China is pivoting to arms sales and military training to keep its grip.
Simon Whistler · February 17, 2026
Global
FreeWhat Next For the Gen Z Spring?
The Gen Z spring has led to the ousting of several unpopular governments, but what's next for the young generation?
Wilfred Waimiri · February 9, 2026 · 14 min read
Europe & NATO
FreeGreat Power Politics Has Returned. How is Europe Faring so Far?
The first few weeks of 2026 have been a wakeup call for Europe, as the continent grapples with an unpredictable US ally and an unrelenting Russia on its doorstep.
Henrik Hannes Herkel · February 2, 2026 · 14 min read
Russia-Ukraine War
InsiderThe Fall of the Iranian Regime would be a disaster for Russia
As Iran teeters on the brink of revolution, the collapse of the regime would strip Russia of a key strategic partner at the worst possible time.
Oli Carpenter · January 15, 2026 · 8 min read
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