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Russia's Geopolitical Strategy
The Kremlin's geopolitical strategy is increasingly preoccupied with the geography of its southern and eastern borders
05/12/25Read it on The DiplomatGermany’s Military Warns of ‘Significant’ Russian Sabotage Threat
Germany's armed forces classified the threat of Russian sabotage against their own troops and facilities as "significant" for the first time...
2d agoRead it on ReutersReport to Congress on Russia’s Arctic Military Posture
The Arctic is a key strategic region for Russia with significant military and economic implications. Russia is the largest of the Arctic states in...
3d agoRead it on Congressional Research ServiceRussia Builds Powerful New Radar
Russia is building a massive radar installation on territory bordering Poland and Lithuania that could eventually detect American and NATO military...
3d agoRead it on Stars and StripesPutin Makes Nuclear Threats Over Kaliningrad
Putin Makes Nuclear Threats Over Kaliningrad Executive Summary: The Kremlin threatened to use nuclear weapons against the North Atlantic Treaty...
3d agoRead it on Eurasia Daily MonitorDeepening Black Sea Crisis Demands U.S. Involvement
Russian strikes on Black Sea shipping are probing NATO’s tolerance for attacks on allies. The US and Europe must reinforce the region....
3d agoRead it on CEPA
Russian Diesel Deal and Energy Ceasefire Expose Moscow’s Limits
Russian Diesel Deal and Energy Ceasefire Expose Moscow’s Limits Executive Summary: The U.S.–Russian diesel deal and an uncoordinated Russia–Ukraine...
4d agoRead it on Eurasia Daily Monitor
The Russia Deal Is a Strategic Mistake
The Trump administration's deal to allow Russian diesel in the U.S. blindsided Kyiv and Europe alike
1w agoRead it on 1945Bogged Down
How Rewilding Wetlands Could Shape NATO's Eastern Defense
1w agoRead it on RealClearDefense
The Services Do Not Need a Four-Star Autonomous Warfare Command
By Steven Wills • RealClearDefense
Honor Them While There Is Still Time
By Jeffrey Rosales • RealClearDefense
From Siberia to Fairford: How Operation Spider’s Web Has Changed the Rules of Airpower
By Frank A. Rose • RealClearDefense
Faster Simulations, Better Defense Decisions
By Rut Lineswala • RealClearDefense
Will HASC Have an Oversight Subcommittee in the Next Congress?
By Christopher J. Bright • RealClearDefense
Hegseth Barred Trans Troops. Military Boards Are Rejecting Those Orders.
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Closing the Sea: Lessons from Ancient Mediterranean Blockades
By DeCasien, CIMSECFrom Siberia to Fairford: How Operation Spider’s Web Has Changed the Rules of Airpower
By Frank A. Rose • RealClearDefenseFaster Simulations, Better Defense Decisions
By Rut Lineswala • RealClearDefense
Bombers Could Have a Major Air-to-Air Combat Role
By Joseph Trevithick, The WarZone