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A Horn of Africa Meltdown is a Terrifying Possibility
The Horn of Africa is on the brink of a catastrophic meltdown, with multiple crises converging around key nations. The region's fragile stability is threatened by a complex web of alliances and rivalries.Fronts Staff · 12 Feb · 10 min read
Mr. Putin, When Will it End?
Russian casualties are staggering and gains are minimal. Why does Putin keep pushing a war that looks unwinnable on current terms?Oli Carpenter · 5 Feb · 9 min read
Europe Thinks it Can’t Deter Russia Without America. It’s Already Doing So
Europe is in trouble. For decades, America has been Europe's biggest security guarantor. Now, political crises risk tearing the two continents apart, threatening the security on which Europe has relied for decades.Leo Feypel · 29 Jan · 16 min read
The 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 · 15 Jan · 8 min read
Venezuela, Greenland, and the Rules-Based Order’s Autopsy
The US raid to capture Venezuela's President Maduro has exposed the fragility of the rules-based international order, splitting the global response along predictable geopolitical lines.Kyle Moran · 8 Jan · 11 min read
The Autonomy Mirage: Why the French Defense Model won’t work for Europe
Macron's vision of European strategic autonomy has gained traction since the Ukraine war. But the French defense model may not work for a continent that lacks France's unique advantages.Leo Feypel · 18 Dec 2025 · 14 min read
Uganda’s Elections are a Critical Flashpoint. Here’s What to Know.
On January 15, 2026, Uganda will hold a nationwide general election pitting long-time dictator Yoweri Museveni against opposition leader Bobi Wine, with fears of violent repression looming large.Evan Moloney · 11 Dec 2025 · 16 min read
Europe Needs Urgent Reform to Survive. Here's How.
The European Union's default reaction to crisis has always been lethargy. But with the US stepping back and Russia and China growing bolder, that complacency is no longer sustainable.Henrik Hannes Herkel · 4 Dec 2025 · 10 min read
The Su-57: Vaporware, or Just Bad Marketing?
Russia's Su-57 was advertised as a world-changing superweapon, but its conspicuous absence from Ukrainian skies tells a very different story about the fighter jet's actual capabilities.Evan Moloney · 20 Nov 2025 · 17 min read
The Small Nations Left Behind - Why NATO Contributions Should Not Be One-Size-Fits-All
NATO's historic agreement to spend 5% of GDP on defense risks leaving small nations behind, as a one-size-fits-all spending target ignores the unique strategic contributions that smaller allies bring to the alliance.Leo Feypel · 10 Nov 2025 · 17 min read
There is no Freedom Without Solidarity: The Modernisation of the Polish Navy
While the rapid expansion of Poland's land forces has captured headlines, the Marynarka Wojenna is undergoing its own ambitious modernization to meet NATO's evolving maritime challenges.M. Reed Whitney · 6 Nov 2025 · 16 min read
A New Kind of Conflict is Upon Us
Throughout history, wars have raged over land, gold, and gods. Now a new kind of conflict looms — one fought over the essence of life itself: water.David Holden · 30 Oct 2025 · 17 min readShow 12 more
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