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Analysis from our writers and outside experts. 142 articles, 65 of them free to read.
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The 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 · 2 Mar · 12 min read
The First Six Minutes of War: China's Base 61
Discover the significance of Base 61, a crucial military unit in the People's Liberation Army, and its role in a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan.Seth Hosford · 26 Feb · 11 min read
Disposables: Inside Russia's Global Hunt for Soldiers
Russia's war in Ukraine has led to a global hunt for soldiers, with recruiters luring in workers from all over the world. But at what cost?Fronts Staff · 23 Feb · 10 min read
Iran 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 · 19 Feb · 10 min read
How Illicit Finance Fuels All Sides of the Sudan War.
The Sudanese Civil War is fueled by a constant flow of foreign capital into the conflict zone, with both the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces relying on external funding to sustain the fight.Evan Moloney · 16 Feb · 16 min read
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
What 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 · 9 Feb · 14 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
Great 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 · 2 Feb · 14 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
Sudan’s Dagalo Markets are Destabilizing Africa
In the midst of Sudan's civil war, informal markets known as Dagalo Markets have emerged selling looted goods at bargain prices, destabilizing economies across Africa.Phillip Carroll · 26 Jan · 10 min read
We Spoke to Sudan’s Ambassador about the War. This is What He Said.
An exclusive interview with Sudan's ambassador to Kenya reveals the government's perspective on the fall of El Fasher and the ongoing atrocities of the civil war.Wilfred Waimiri · 22 Jan · 22 min readShow 12 more
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