The Trump administration’s abandonment of allies and embrace of Putin’s Russia has raised pressing questions about whether Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania can continue to rely on NATO for…
The Rakhine State in Myanmar, the ancestral home of the Rohingyas, is undergoing a seismic transformation. The Arakan Army, once a rebel group fighting for autonomy, now…
The downfall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria has prompted major powers to reassess their geopolitical strategy. This article examines the immediate challenges and geopolitical implications of the collapse of…
The Druze community in Israel occupies a unique position as a minority group deeply integrated into national defense and political life. This article explores the historical and contemporary…
The closing months of 2024 witnessed a series of deals between the nuclear industry and AI technology companies. These agreements may represent a step toward ensuring a steady energy supply…
The presence of North Korean forces in Ukraine could reinforce Russian propaganda aimed at forcing Ukraine into an unfavorable ceasefire by adding to misperceptions that the war might be unwinnable.
The European Union faces a critical opportunity to reshape its defense strategy in response to shifting global dynamics and the potential for a more isolationist US administration. The…
Hezbollah is widely known as the world’s most powerful sub-state actor. However, it suffered a serious military defeat at the hands of Israel in the latest conflict. This article explores…
Despite ten years of concerted efforts, Western-led counterterrorism strategies have failed to restrain jihadist groups in West Africa. Instead, they have inadvertently worsened the situation. As jihadists target other Western…
Russia’s use of quasi-private military companies, most notably the Wagner Group and its successor, the Africa Corps, has bolstered undemocratic regimes while expanding Russian influence in the Sahel.
