Category: Defense

44 Articles

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