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How Important are Strategic Bombers in 2025?
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.

The Red Line
Sep 96 min read


Wargaming: A Chinese Invasion of Taiwan (2025 Update) - (Patreon Exclusive)
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.

The Red Line
Aug 211 min read


Wargaming: A Turkish Invasion of Cyprus
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.

The Red Line
Aug 16 min read


Comparing Drone Doctrines Across Theatres - (Live Panel)
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.

The Red Line
Jul 34 min read


Abkhazia: Client or Catalyst?
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.

The Red Line
Jul 26 min read


Examining Russia's Overseas Bases - (Patreon Exclusive)
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.

The Red Line
Jun 111 min read


Who Controls Eastern Congo?
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.

The Red Line
May 286 min read


How To Locate Military Bases Using OSINT - (Patreon Exclusive)
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.

The Red Line
Apr 151 min read


Tilting on the edge? The future of Britain’s Indo-Pacific Strategy
London still claims Britain's future lies in the Indo-Pacific, but do the finances and decisions agree with the statement?

Gabriel Lane
Apr 48 min read


We Acquired Blueprints for Russia’s Next-Gen Artillery System (April Fools Special - 2025)
Through one of our contacts in Russia, we have managed to acquire a packet of Russian Ministry of Defence documents smuggled out of Moscow.

The Red Line
Apr 13 min read


The Changing Face of the "Typical Russian Soldier"
As the war in Ukraine grinds into its third year, Russia’s manpower strategy appears to be becoming increasingly desparate.

Ben Spencer
Mar 137 min read


Frozen Flashpoints: Greenland, Svalbard, and the Next Arctic Standoff
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.

The Red Line
Mar 125 min read


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

The Red Line
Jan 304 min read


Rubles over Reverence: The Evolution of Russian Recruitment Messaging
With Russia becoming increasingly desperate for recruits, the Kremlin is being forced to adapt its strategy and messaging.

Ben Spencer
Jan 207 min read


The Tactics and Timeline That Brought Down Assad - (Patreon Exclusive)
Unpacking the fall of the Assad government, and the tactics, timelines and policies that flipped an over decade old civil war.

The Red Line
Jan 131 min read


Sunk Cost: The US. Navy's Shipbuilding Crisis
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?

The Red Line
Dec 26, 20246 min read


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

The Red Line
Nov 29, 20247 min read


A Step-by-Step Guide for Carrying Out Coups - (Patreon Exclusive)
Outlining the narrow set of keys that seperate the successful coups, from the one that end with everyone in prison.

The Red Line
Nov 17, 20241 min read


Episode 126. Armenia's Changing Relationship with Russia
With Karabakh now under Azerbaijani control and Russia distracted, Armenia is being forced to seek security elsewhere.

The Red Line
Oct 24, 20245 min read


The Armed Forces of Central Asia: Chapter VI - Tajikistan (Report)
Chapter IV of The Oxus Society's comprehensie study into the Armed Forces of the Central Asia, focusing on Tajikistan.

The Red Line
Oct 13, 20244 min read


Who Would Join a China-Led Security Alliance? - (Patreon Exclusive)
In this Patreon exclusive, We explore the hypothetical scenario of China attempting to establish its own version of NATO.

The Red Line
Sep 18, 20241 min read


Episode 125. The Economics of Conscription
What are the true economic advantages and drawbacks of conscription, can it serve as an effective deterrent in modern conflicts?

The Red Line
Sep 17, 20246 min read


Episode 124. The Rise of Chinese Private Security Companies (PSCs and PMCs)
Chinese private security companies (PSCs) are beginning to expand their influence in the global security market, but what is Beijing's goal?

The Red Line
Aug 27, 20246 min read


Episode 123. What the Venezuelan Election Means for Essequibo
Venezuela's chaotic election has plunged the country into chaos, so what will it mean for the conflict with Guyana?

The Red Line
Aug 1, 20245 min read
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