Examining where Moscow has commanded bases from 1946 to the present day, which ones have closed down, which remain operational, and where Moscow is currently negotiating to establish new bases. We also take a deep dive into the purpose and functionality of each installation and why Russia has adopted its current strategy abroad.

As the perpetual battle for control of the eastern provinces of the DRC rages on, international alliances are beginning to shift, and new powers are starting to gain previously unseen footholds.

Ever wondered how military analysts pinpoint secret bases across Russia and China? In this Patreon exclusive, we dive into the world of open-source intelligence.

London still claims Britain's future lies in the Indo-Pacific, but do the finances and decisions agree with the statement?

Through one of our contacts in Russia, we have managed to acquire a packet of Russian Ministry of Defence documents smuggled out of Moscow.

As the war in Ukraine grinds into its third year, Russia’s manpower strategy appears to be becoming increasingly desparate.

As the arctic heats up, so do the geopolitical ambitions of the Arctic states, with the US, Russia and China all now moving into the area.

Timor-Leste stands at a crossroads, grappling with the legacies of Indonesian occupation, economic dependence on dwindling oil reserves.

With Russia becoming increasingly desperate for recruits, the Kremlin is being forced to adapt its strategy and messaging.

Unpacking the fall of the Assad government, and the tactics, timelines and policies that flipped an over decade old civil war.

With U.S. Navy shipbuilding programs plagued by delays and cost overruns, but who is to blame, and how can the US. reverse the trend?

Part 2 of the Armed Forces of Central Asia Mini-Series, analysing the results of the research project's wargaming exercises.

Outlining the narrow set of keys that seperate the successful coups, from the one that end with everyone in prison.

With Karabakh now under Azerbaijani control and Russia distracted, Armenia is being forced to seek security elsewhere.

Chapter IV of The Oxus Society's comprehensie study into the Armed Forces of the Central Asia, focusing on Tajikistan.

In this Patreon exclusive, We explore the hypothetical scenario of China attempting to establish its own version of NATO.

What are the true economic advantages and drawbacks of conscription, can it serve as an effective deterrent in modern conflicts?

Chinese private security companies (PSCs) are beginning to expand their influence in the global security market, but what is Beijing's goal?

Venezuela's chaotic election has plunged the country into chaos, so what will it mean for the conflict with Guyana?

Examining the likely outcome of a Second Russo-Georgia War, and the lessons learned from 2008.

As the dust settles on South Africa's most important election since 1994, the country stands on an edge, with only 5 years to fix everything

Can the West counter China's dominance in critical rare earths and secure independent supply chains for vital defense technologies?

Profiling the handful of people surrounding Putin, and how they shape the future direction of Russia.

Explore Central Asia's military dynamics, starting with an in-depth look at Tajikistan's defense landscape.