The next chapter of the most comprehensive study of the armed forces of Central Asia, this time, focusing on The Armed Forces of Uzbekistan.

Once central to WWII victory and Cold War deterrence, strategic bombers remain vital for the US, Russia, and China. From precision strikes to missile salvos and secondary strike roles, each employs them differently. With all three developing next-gen platforms, their impact on airpower and balance in 2025 is now in sharp focus.

A lot has changed since we last looked at a China–Taiwan conflict. So today, we’re breaking out the maps and spreadsheets to dive into the newest studies, and the fresh set of challenges Beijing would face if it tried to cross the strait.

With Cyprus having now been divided for decades, and Turkey growing ever more assertive in the region, we bring together experts to examine Ankara’s position on the island, the potential consequences if it resorted to force, and why, despite its military strength, a renewed conflict may not play out in Turkey’s favour.

As drone warfare rapidly reshapes battlefields from Ukraine to Africa, understanding how doctrines diverge across theatres has never been more critical. To explore this shift, we assembled a panel of experts on modern warfare to examine the evolving role of drones in contemporary conflict.

With Georgia’s government leaning closer to Russia and Abkhazia increasingly pushing back, a new and volatile dynamic is emerging in the Caucasus. As Moscow deepens its grip and local resistance grows, the region may be heading toward another inflection point, with implications not just for Georgia, but for Russia’s broader posture in Ukraine and beyond.

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.