Endgame in Ukraine: Could 2025 Mark the End of the War?
As Russia’s President Vladimir Putin declared at his end-of-year news conference in December, the situation on the frontlines of the Ukraine war is shifting rapidly. “There is movement along the entire front line. Every day,” Putin said, describing the ongoing…
Taiwan’s First New Tanks in 30 Years: Is the M1A2T Abrams the Right Choice for the Republic of China Army
Taiwan’s Republic of China Armed Forces (ROCAF) has received its first shipment of 38 M1A2T Abrams main battle tanks, marking the first acquisition of new tanks in nearly three decades. Arriving on December 13, the tanks made a 350-kilometre journey…
America’s Unpreparedness for a Protracted War: A Wake-Up Call
The war in Ukraine has exposed a grim reality: the United States military is far from ready for a drawn-out conflict with a capable adversary. For decades, the U.S. military assumed it could quickly and decisively win wars. But Ukraine…
Windows, Not Walls: Rethinking Air Superiority in Future Wars
For decades, Western military strategy has treated air superiority as a cornerstone of victory. However, the quest for dominance in the skies is becoming less feasible and more expensive—especially when facing a near-peer adversary. Instead, militaries should embrace a more…
Turkey’s Hidden Oil Shipments to Israel: Strategic Partnership Under the Radar
Despite Turkey’s public stance condemning Israeli policies, particularly regarding the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, new research suggests Ankara has continued to facilitate major oil shipments to Israel. Using satellite imagery and shipping data, researchers from the Stop Fuelling Genocide campaign revealed…
Adapting Defense for the Modern Battlefield
History is filled with examples of once-powerful competitors who failed to adapt quickly enough to evolving challenges. From nature’s most resilient creatures to powerful nation-states, survival and victory hinge on the ability to adapt. This lesson is particularly evident on…
Reassessing U.S. Defense Strategy: Preparing for Protracted Conflict with China
As tensions between the United States and China intensify, particularly regarding Taiwan, U.S. defense strategy remains fixated on the prospect of a quick, decisive victory. The prevailing view is that the U.S. must be prepared to thwart a Chinese invasion…
Nuclear Deterrence and the West’s Growing Engagement in Ukraine Conflict
Chair of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Rob Bauer, recently underscored the pivotal role Russia’s nuclear arsenal plays in preventing direct military confrontation between the Western powers and Moscow. Speaking at a defence summit in the Czech Republic on November…
Mastering Human-Machine Warfighting Teams: The Key to Future Military Dominance
As warfare evolves, military leaders are increasingly focusing on how to harness the power of human-machine teams to gain a decisive advantage. America’s top commanders agree that mastering the collaboration between human soldiers and increasingly sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) and…
Betrayed by Harris, but Trump Would Be Catastrophic
Over the past year, we’ve watched in anguish as Gaza endures unimaginable suffering, exacerbated by the unwavering support of the American government for Israel’s actions. With the U.S. election just days away, the stakes are impossibly high — teetering between…
Attrition’s Apostle? Reading Vegetius in an Age of Protracted Warfare
In an era of protracted, attritional conflicts that seem to drag on indefinitely, the ancient wisdom of Roman military strategist Flavius Vegetius has never seemed more relevant. His work, De Re Militari (On Military Matters), often hailed as one of…
Russian Forces Capture Abrams Tank Near Pokrovsk: The Rapid Decline of U.S.-Supplied Tanks in Ukraine
Russian forces have captured a U.S.-supplied M1A1 Abrams tank near Pokrovsk in the contested Donetsk region, marking a significant blow to the already limited number of these tanks in Ukrainian service. This capture adds to a series of setbacks for…