introduction: The date marks the first time that Ukraine’s pilots have started flying F-16s: an event that many see as a potential turning point for the Ukraine war. Granted, the limited number of F-16s provided to Ukraine by its Western allies won’t allow it to establish full aerial superiority over Russia. But now it has […]
The Baltic countries see the German: response as half-hearted. They think it will do little to deter Russia if President Vladimir Putin and his troops know that they can focus on Ukraine without worrying about strikes on Russian territory. Worse yet, they open the door for Russia to gain significant ground in Ukraine, particularly in […]
introduction: The date marks the first time that Ukraine’s pilots have started flying F-16s, an event that many see as a potential turning point for the Ukraine war. Granted, the limited number of F-16s provided to Ukraine by its Western allies won’t allow it to establish full aerial superiority over Russia. But now it has […]
introduction: What is Finland planning and why is it gearing up to potentially fight against Russia? Before we dig into the answers, it’s important to understand that Russia and Finland have a deep history of conflict that dates back to the 12th century. During that time, the country we know as Finland was essentially a […]
introduction: Ukrainian army brigades assaulted over the border onto Russian soil for the first time in history. They started fighting in 11 separate Russian villages. Early reports from the Russian Ministry of Defense claimed it was at least 1,000 soldiers, but since then that estimate is likely many times that. More than 11 main battle […]
introduction: When Russia invaded Ukraine, the world watched, expecting Kiev to fall within days under the might of the Russian army. But more than two years later, Ukraine has not only survived, but has bested Russia on multiple occasions. How did this happen? The answer lies in military aid from over 50 countries, with one […]
introduction: Russia’s navy was supposed to be one of its key advantages in the Ukraine War. The dreaded Black Sea fleet alone should have caused major problems for Ukraine’s defenders. Through complete domination of the Black Sea, Russia should have been able to use its naval power to take several key territories, including Mariupol, Odessa […]
China’s Deep Fear of an Asian NATO: Analyzing the Implications and ReactionsNATO’s creation wasn’t merely a strategic move, it was a clarion call to all who cherished freedom and democracy. and those values are once again under threat, but this time in a different region and from a different adversary, China. The rise of China […]
Sweden, the newest member of NATO: has taken a historic step away from its customary neutrality with this extraordinary aid package. What innovative techniques and top-secret plans has Sweden revealed to help Ukraine? What impact will this have on the regional power structure? Let’s examine the momentous events that have rocked the Kremlin and strengthened […]
introduction: Two places in the region are the most contentious, Taiwan and the South China Sea. China claims that Taiwan is a renegade province left over from the Chinese Civil War between the nationalists and the communists. To Beijing, this island’s de facto independence and the support from foreign powers, which has kept it out […]