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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 · May 18, 2026 · 9 min read
China & Indo-PacificPremium
Yes, it's about China Again (Opinion)
The recent conflict in the Middle East has sparked a global debate about the role of the United States and its allies. But what if the true reason behind the conflict is not about Iran or the Middle East at all?
Oli Carpenter · March 6, 2026 · 10 min read
Russia-Ukraine War
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 · February 23, 2026 · 10 min read
Russia-Ukraine WarPremium
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 · February 5, 2026 · 9 min read
Europe & NATOPremium
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 · December 4, 2025 · 10 min read
Russia-Ukraine WarPremium
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 · November 20, 2025 · 17 min read
China & Indo-Pacific
Southeast Asia is Tilting Towards BRICS. What Does It Mean for the Global Order?
With Indonesia joining BRICS and six more ASEAN nations following, Southeast Asia's tilt toward the emerging-economies bloc marks a notable shift for a region that has traditionally maintained neutrality between the US and China.
Yelyzaveta Khomovska · November 17, 2025 · 17 min read
Europe & NATOPremium
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 · November 10, 2025 · 17 min read
Europe & NATO
Europe’s Strategic Resources Quandary
With the US retreating from its superpower responsibilities and both Russia and China growing more belligerent, the EU faces a strategic resources quandary as it ramps up its military capabilities.
Tiago Machado · November 3, 2025 · 13 min read
Russia-Ukraine War
The Growing Threat of GUGI, Russia’s Deep-Sea Research Directorate
Beneath the Arctic ice cap, Russia's Main Directorate of Deep-Sea Research, known as GUGI, operates one of the most secretive and strategically important military units in the world.
M. Reed Whitney · October 27, 2025 · 20 min read
Europe & NATO
The Unrepentant Chancellor: the Toxic Legacy of Angela Merkel (Opinion)
In a controversial interview, Angela Merkel suggested that Poland and the Baltic states contributed to Russia's invasion of Ukraine — reigniting fury over her legacy of appeasement toward Moscow.
Kyle Moran · October 13, 2025 · 15 min read
Russia-Ukraine WarPremium
Ukraine: Towards the Post-Human Battlefield
In the face of Russia's grinding war of attrition, the idea of a war fought entirely by drones has increasing appeal. But is the post-human battlefield truly possible, and would it benefit Ukraine?
Tom Dale · October 9, 2025 · 12 min read
Russia-Ukraine WarPremium
Russia's Shadow Fleet: How the Kremlin Funds Its Wars
Russia's Shadow Fleet is an extensive network of vessels that exists for the explicit purpose of evading international sanctions and keeping Russian oil flowing to fund the war in Ukraine.
M. Reed Whitney · August 4, 2025 · 18 min read