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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


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
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