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June 16, 2026
The Siege of Crimea
Many observers had written off Crimea and assumed Kyiv would have to surrender the peninsula in any peace deal with Moscow. But the tide is turning.
June 15, 2026
Europe Isn’t Ready for AI Drones
Ukraine’s campaign against supply lines through the so-called land bridge to Crimea are making Russia suffer. They’re also a warning to an under-prepared Europe.
June 12, 2026
Ban Chinese Drone Parts? Good Luck
Washington wants to stop all imports from China. Instead, it should work with Ukraine.
June 12, 2026
Why Defense Startups Choose Europe Over America
The United States still leads as the global platform for civil startups, but next-generation defense ventures are quietly staying in Europe.
June 9, 2026
NATO Needs a War College in Kyiv
The most important classroom for NATO’s future officers should be built in Ukraine’s capital.
June 2, 2026
Ukraine: Lessons in Mix-and-Match Defense
Europe’s attempts to build unified defenses have stuttered because different countries use different systems. Ukraine may have the answer.
June 1, 2026
One Year On: Ukraine’s Airfield Blitz Still Echoes
Ukraine’s use of drones against Russia’s strategic aircraft has left an indelible mark on the war and the world. It’s a warning to the West.
May 27, 2026
Russia’s Land Bridge Becomes a Highway to Hell
The Kremlin’s supply lines in occupied Ukraine are being hammered, the result of Kyiv’s current superiority in drone technology.
May 27, 2026
Turning Baltic Vulnerability Into Strength
The Baltic states know how to use a crisis. They have done it before under Russian pressure, and should do it again now with the growing drone menace.
May 22, 2026
European Cruise Missiles? On the Way
After years of neglect and small-scale production, Europe-based producers are finally accelerating new products to rearm and reduce dependency on the US.
May 21, 2026
The Tank Is Dead? Oh No, it Isn’t
Tanks are being dismissed by some as the relics of an earlier age. But they’re still needed, and Europe lacks the numbers.
May 13, 2026
It’s Time the West Marshaled its Economic Battalions
The days when military strategy and economic policy were largely separated have passed. They must be made to walk in lockstep.
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