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Ben Spencer
15 minutes ago7 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.


The Red Line
2 days ago5 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
Jan 304 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.


Ben Spencer
Jan 207 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.


The Red Line
Jan 131 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
Dec 26, 20246 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
Nov 29, 20247 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 17, 20241 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
Oct 24, 20245 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 13, 20244 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
Sep 18, 20241 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 17, 20246 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
Aug 27, 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 1, 20244 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
Jul 25, 20241 min read
Wargaming: A Second Russo-Georgian War - (Patreon Exclusive)
Examining the likely outcome of a Second Russo-Georgia War, and the lessons learned from 2008.


The Red Line
Jul 9, 20244 min read
Episode 122. South Africa: Comeback or Collapse?
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


The Red Line
Jun 18, 20245 min read
Episode 121. Rare Earth Elements: The Futile Fight Against China
Can the West counter China's dominance in critical rare earths and secure independent supply chains for vital defense technologies?


The Red Line
May 31, 20241 min read
The Siloviki: Putin's Inner Circle - (Patreon Exclusive)
Profiling the handful of people surrounding Putin, and how they shape the future direction of Russia.


The Red Line
May 18, 20246 min read
Tajikistan and Regional Command Structures - The Armed Forces of Central Asia
Explore Central Asia's military dynamics, starting with an in-depth look at Tajikistan's defense landscape.


The Red Line
May 4, 20245 min read
Episode 120. The Forced Friendship: Russia's Uneasy Alliance with China
As sanctions continue to hurt the Russian economy, China seeks to convert Russia's troubles into strategic leverage here in East Asia.


The Red Line
Apr 17, 20241 min read
Mapping Russia's Offensive Capabilities (2024) - (Patreon Exclusive)
Analysing the Russian Invasion Plans for the Baltics and Finland: Unpacking How Ukraine Has Impacted the Russian Armed Forces


The Red Line
Apr 16, 20245 min read
Episode 119. Indonesia's Defence Dilemma
Will Prabowo's presidency redefine Indonesia's military strategy and regional power stance?


The Red Line
Apr 1, 20242 min read
Episode 118. San Marino vs. Italy
A crisis is brewing within Europe, as two of the most powerful militaries on the Italian peninsula prepare for a war centuries in the making


The Red Line
Mar 26, 20245 min read
Episode 117. Equipping Your Insurgency: A Guide to the Small Arms Market
How does the covert small arms trade escalate global security threats, and how is Ukraine changing the global markets?"
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