Category: Defense
46 Articles
- Defense
- Intelligence & National Security
Reclaiming Agency: The Problem With Prescriptive Realism
Despite being one of the most influential scholars of international relations theory, John Mearsheimer took considerable flak for his comments on the war in Ukraine. …
April 14, 2022
- Defense
- Europe & Central Asia
From Nordic To NATO: How Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine May Affect Sweden And Finland
The Russian invasion of Ukraine changes the way non-NATO member states prioritize security. There are a variety of reasons why countries do not join NATO, however, these…
April 13, 2022
- Defense
- East Asia & Indo-Pacific
The Ukraine-Russia War: An Uncertain Future For Indian Defense Modernization
In the days following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in late February, India remained silent. In the United Nations Security Council, where India is currently a non-permanent…
April 4, 2022
- Defense
- Europe & Central Asia
No Deterrence, Just Blowback: The 1941 Sanctions On Japan And Their Lessons For The War In Ukraine
The United States applied an oil embargo against Japan in 1941 in response to a limited incursion into southern Indochina. The embargo crippled Japan’s energy supply,…
March 31, 2022
- Defense
- Europe & Central Asia
Why Putin Pulled The Trigger
On February 24 at around 5:00 AM local time, Russian forces invaded Ukraine. This should be unsurprising given the widespread media and government coverage…
March 8, 2022
- Defense
- East Asia & Indo-Pacific
Blinding The Elephant: Assessing PLA Systems Confrontation And The Fight For Information Dominance
In 2034: A Novel of the Next World War, China and the United States become embroiled in a conflict that centers on information dominance. Naval aviators are unable to…
February 23, 2022