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…
How North Korean Artillery Supplies Strengthened Russia’s War Effort
North Korea’s significant role in supplying artillery to Russia has come into sharp focus, revealing the crucial impact these shipments have had on the ongoing war in Ukraine. Estimates show that Pyongyang has provided nearly 6 million rounds of artillery…
Could Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Have Been Prevented? NATO’s Outgoing Chief Thinks So
As Jens Stoltenberg bid farewell to his decade-long tenure as NATO’s secretary general, his thoughts turned to one significant regret: the West’s failure to provide Ukraine with more robust military support after Russia’s initial incursions in 2014. On his final…
South Africa’s Quiet Struggle Over the War in Ukraine
SIMON’S TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA — Officially, South Africa claims neutrality in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. But to many pro-Ukrainian locals, this is little more than a facade. From conducting joint military drills with Russia to echoing Kremlin rhetoric, South Africa’s…
How the Ukraine War Accelerates U.S. Defense Strategy
In the world of defense strategy, the wisdom of prioritization is often emphasized. Frederick the Great once said, “Little minds try to defend everything at once, but sensible people look at the main point only; they parry the worst blows…