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Moscow's invasion of Ukraine serves as a stark reminder of the potential costs of miscalculation.

Defense Trends 2026-01-15

Strategic imperative: Washington presses for Arctic security integration

Some argue that with the rapid militarization of the Arctic by rival powers, the status quo in Greenland is no longer sufficient to guarantee the safety of the Western hemisphere.

Moscow's invasion of Ukraine serves as a stark reminder of the potential costs of miscalculation.

Strategic Affairs 2026-01-15

Russia's failures warn China about Taiwan

Moscow's invasion of Ukraine serves as a stark reminder of the potential costs of miscalculation.

Moscow's invasion of Ukraine serves as a stark reminder of the potential costs of miscalculation.

Defense Trends 2026-01-14

China's covert campaign to destabilize the Philippines

Leaked documents reveal a sophisticated disinformation campaign aimed at reshaping Filipino perceptions of China and undermining Philippine sovereignty.

Moscow's invasion of Ukraine serves as a stark reminder of the potential costs of miscalculation.

Emerging Challenges 2026-01-14

Escalation at the doorstep: Russia strikes Lviv with hypersonic 'Oreshnik' missile

The strike on Lviv serves as a stark reminder that NATO's eastern flank is within minutes of Russian launch sites.

Moscow's invasion of Ukraine serves as a stark reminder of the potential costs of miscalculation.

Crisis Watch 2026-01-13

What's actually happening in the Red Sea

The Houthis' maritime campaign of disruption is aimed at applying pressure without sparking a full-scale conflict.

Moscow's invasion of Ukraine serves as a stark reminder of the potential costs of miscalculation.

Strategic Affairs 2026-01-12

Why Ukraine's role in the USSR still shapes Russian strategy

Ukraine's departure from the Soviet Union remains central to Putin's worldview and strategy.

Moscow's invasion of Ukraine serves as a stark reminder of the potential costs of miscalculation.

Strategic Affairs 2026-01-10

The Sahel's great gamble: Sovereignty or servitude

The military juntas of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger may be swapping one form of dependency for another.

Moscow's invasion of Ukraine serves as a stark reminder of the potential costs of miscalculation.

Global Issues 2026-01-09

Can retired nuclear reactors power Europe's AI revolution?

Retired nuclear reactors offer one potential avenue for powering AI in Europe.

Moscow's invasion of Ukraine serves as a stark reminder of the potential costs of miscalculation.

Defense Trends 2026-01-08

Ukraine's resilience, ingenuity redefine modern warfare

Ukrainian forces have fundamentally reshaped the rules of conflict.

Moscow's invasion of Ukraine serves as a stark reminder of the potential costs of miscalculation.

Defense Trends 2026-01-07

Unveiling of nuclear-armed battleships marks bold overhaul of US naval strategy

The new 'Trump-class' ships are expected to carry nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missiles.

Moscow's invasion of Ukraine serves as a stark reminder of the potential costs of miscalculation.

Strategic Affairs 2026-01-06

Russia's nuclear signaling: fear tactics or strategic frustration?

The deployment of a newly developed Russian hypersonic, nuclear-capable missile known as the Oreshnik in Belarus is aimed at influencing perceptions.

Moscow's invasion of Ukraine serves as a stark reminder of the potential costs of miscalculation.

Crisis Watch 2026-01-05

Iran's execution crisis exposes a regime in panic

Rather than addressing fundamental challenges, Tehran has chosen the path of terror, using executions as a tool of political repression to silence opposition and intimidate the population.

Moscow's invasion of Ukraine serves as a stark reminder of the potential costs of miscalculation.

Strategic Affairs 2026-01-05

The deployment of the Oreshnik: Putin's psychological warfare bluff

The deployment of a Russian nuclear-capable missile to Belarus is not a prelude to a new front opening, but a continuation of the Kremlin's long-standing strategy of fear and intimidation.

Moscow's invasion of Ukraine serves as a stark reminder of the potential costs of miscalculation.

Global Issues 2026-01-02

US support for Taiwan matters far beyond Indo-Pacific

The recent US military package to Taiwan sends a message to the region that credible deterrence is the foundation of peace. The message to the world is that stability is built before crises, not after them.

Moscow's invasion of Ukraine serves as a stark reminder of the potential costs of miscalculation.

Defense Trends 2026-01-02

US response to ISIS sends clear message of deterrence

When American service members are attacked, the response is not rhetorical. It is measured, forceful and designed to ensure that groups like ISIS remain contained.