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Russia Belarus Nuclear Weapons Explainer

Russo-Ukraine War

September 3, 2026

Ukraine Faces Another Desperate Winter

For the fifth consecutive Winter, Ukraine faces ferocious Russian bombardments. This year they will have to withstand a range of ballistic missiles ,...

Patrick Drennan • RealClearDefense
Iran War

Iran

June 23, 2026

The Iran Peace Deal - Winners and Losers

American President Donald Trump has produced a peace deal to end the Iran war . The 14- point Memorandum of Understanding has two parts: the first...

Patrick Drennan • RealClearDefense
Russia Putin

Russo-Ukraine War

June 13, 2026

Putin Is in a Perilous Position. Nothing Is Going To Save Him.

On May 28, Russian President Vladimar Putin visited the friendly neighboring country of Kazakhstan. The convoy that conveyed him through empty streets...

Patrick Drennan • RealClearDefense

Military Strategy

February 4, 2026

Why Are American Allies Shelving the Purchase of American Jets and Missiles?

While many nations have committed to buying American jet fighters like the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning , its price ($US100 million per unit), high...

Patrick Drennan • RealClearDefense
Russia Ukraine War

Russo-Ukraine War

December 12, 2025

Christmas in Ukraine

For the fourth consecutive year Russia weaponizes Christmas. The forecast for Christmas day in Ukraine is for snow, with temperatures between -2...

Patrick Drennan • RealClearDefense
Russia Putin

Russo-Ukraine War

November 5, 2025

Putin Plans for Two More Years of War

Wearing a military uniform, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting on October 26 with his favorite subordinate General Valery Gerasimov and...

Patrick Drennan • RealClearDefense
China Russia Taiwan

Russo-Ukraine War

October 6, 2025

Why is China funding the Russian War Machine?

For the first two years of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, China presented itself as an independent arbiter. In 2023 it even proposed a 12-point...

Patrick Drennan • RealClearDefense

Russo-Ukraine War

September 19, 2025

Who Is Winning the Drone Arms Race?

On 4 September 2025, China held a large parade showcasing their advanced military equipment, including a variety of combat drones. They included land...

Patrick Drennan • RealClearDefense
Russia Ukraine War

Russo-Ukraine War

March 12, 2025

Europe vs. America – a New Arms Race Begins

An arms race with Europe will dull America’s competitive and manufacturing edge. On February 27, President Donald Trump asked British Prime Minister...

Patrick Drennan • RealClearDefense
Russia Ukraine

Cyber Warfare

December 31, 2024

2024: Year of the Drone

2024: Year of the Drone. Remarkable Drone Innovations in Ukraine.

Patrick Drennan • RealClearDefense

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