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Ukraine’s Mid-Range Strikes are Wrecking Russian Air Defense and Logistics. Here’s How
Cheap repurposed drones flying 50 to 200 kilometers behind the front are destroying SAM launchers faster than Russia can replace them — and turning supply roads to Kherson and Crimea into kill zones.Jakub Janovsky · 1 Jun · 11 min read
How to Understand the Conflict in Mali
The nation of Mali is in a state of chaos, with a complex power struggle that began in 2012. Learn about the four main actors in this war and the history behindBrant Philip · 25 May · 16 min read
A Russian Invasion of Latvia is a Terrifying Possibility. We Should Take it Seriously
Russia's plans for a Baltic invasion are a terrifying possibility that should not be taken lightly.Illya Sekirin · 18 May · 9 min read
Polarization in France: An Ideological Cold War That's Heating Up
France's political division is spilling into the mainstreamFronts Staff · 11 May · 10 min read
Turtle Tanks: From Their Evolution to Why They are a Dead End
Turtle tanks have become a familiar sight on the Ukrainian battlefield, but are they a dead end in modern warfare?Jakub Janovsky · 27 Apr · 12 min read
Is the US-UK Rift Putting the Falklands Back on the Table?
The US-UK rift has sparked a new era of tensions over the Falkland Islands, with Argentina's President Javier Milei calling on London to resume negotiations.Kyle Moran · 23 Apr · 13 min read
Avdiivka: How Ukraine Came Close to Ending the War in 2024
The architect of Ukraine's "drone blitz" reveals how a plan to mass 70% of its drones against Russia's overstretched Avdiivka pincer died when Zelensky sacked Zaluzhny at the decisive moment.Illya Sekirin · 20 Apr · 8 min read
These are the Winners and Losers of Hungary's Election
The winners and losers of Hungary's election, including Ukraine, European financial markets, and the EU.Oli Carpenter · 13 Apr · 9 min read
How Washington Could Abandon NATO.
The US-NATO alliance is facing a crisis as tensions rise between Washington and its European partners over the war in Iran.Evan Moloney · 6 Apr · 15 min read
Partners Today, Competitors Tomorrow: Inside the Rafale Deal
India's purchase of 114 Rafales is a win for France and a chance for India to modernize its air force, but it also raises concerns about competition and supply Tiago Machado · 30 Mar · 12 min read
The World Failed to Disarm Syria. The Cleanup Starts Now.
Syria's new multinational cleanup effort is trying to locate a chemical weapons stockpile that was supposedly eliminated in 2013, but much of the arsenal was never truly accounted for.Kyle Moran · 24 Mar · 13 min read
How Risk, Not Violence, Closed the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is a strategic move that leverages risk perception to maintain control of the waterway, rather than relying on military force.Evan Moloney · 17 Mar · 17 min readShow 12 more
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