Casey Christie
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Land (Conventional Warfare)
June 15, 2026
The Transparent Battlefield
Why Modern War Is Driving the Rise of the Micro-Unit Recent reporting from Ukraine points to a silent but consequential change in how ground combat is...
Casey Christie • RealClearDefense
Russo-Ukraine War
May 4, 2026
The Vanguard State: How Ukraine is Redefining the Character of War
Ukraine is no longer fighting simply as the overmatched side adapting under pressure; it is now shaping the character of modern warfare. Through the...
Casey Christie • RealClearDefense
Iran
April 10, 2026
Decapitation Is Not Enough: Why the West Is Misreading the Future of War
On paper, Iran should be a spent force. The United States and Israel have struck hard, targeting leadership, degrading command networks and gutting...
Casey Christie • RealClearDefense
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