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Julian McBride

Julian McBride
Vladimir Putin and Xi Jingping via Reuters

The Two Tripartite Alliances in East Asia in the Growingly Intertwining Conflict

World May 04
ISIS Fighters via NYT

Resurgence of Islamist Militant Groups in the Russian-Backed Juntas of Africa

World May 03
Pro-IRGC/Mullah demonstrators in Iran via Reuters

Can the Israeli-Iranian Cold War Turn Hot?

Expert Analysis May 02
Overlooking a fresh water valley via Circle of Blue

Could Resource Wars Over Water Become Frequent in the Future?

Editorial May 01
An Airman from the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Special Tactics Squadron is one of 10 operators to parachute into the Ohio River from a Kentucky Air Guard C-130J Super Hercules aircraft to kick off the annual Thunder Over Louisville air show in downtown Louisville, Ky., April 23, 2022. This year’s event celebrated the 75th anniversary of the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Dale Greer). Source: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/7160318/thunder-air-show-honors-air-force-75th-anniversary

How Should the World React to a New Wave of American Isolationism?

Editorial Apr 09
Russian President Putin announced the military attack on Ukraine in a pre-recorded TV address (Reuters via BBC).

Two Years In: Breaking Down Myths Russia Used to Justify the Invasion of Ukraine

World Apr 08
Eritrean Military via Africa Report

Eritrea: With Indefinite Conscription, It Is the Most Repressive Regime on Earth

World Apr 04
Maritime Raid Force via DVIDS

The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and the US Role in Asia-Pacific Affairs

Expert Analysis Apr 02
Russian President Vladimir Putin visits the destroyer Vice-Admiral Kulakov at the Naval Base of Black Sea Fleet on September 23, 2014 in Novorossiysk, Russia. The Black Sea Fleet has been badly mauled during Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Via Getty Images

Abkhazia: Russia’s Failsafe for the Black Sea Fleet?

Editorial Mar 08
UNRWA HQ in Gaza via Times of Israel/

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency Participated in the October 7th Massacre in Israel

World Mar 06
NATO conducts military exercises in Lithuania via Army CZ

The Baltic States’ Response to Russian Expansion: A Defense League Emerges

World Mar 04
Russian President Putin announced the military attack on Ukraine in a pre-recorded TV address (Reuters via BBC). Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-60503037

Welcome to the Multipolar World Chaos

World Feb 07
Flag of the Eastern Roman Empire under the Palaiologoi Dynasty via World History

SOFREP Military History: Different Factors that Led to the Fall of Constantinople

World Feb 06
Spartans fighting Persians, via Pinterest

The Greco-Persian Wars from a Persian Perspective: The Real 300

World Feb 04
The Houthis of Yemen via Newsweek

Houthi Red Sea Attacks Exemplify Why Appeasement Policies Failed

World Feb 02
Hezbollah supporters mourning a slain fighter, via Washington Post

Analyzing the Northern Front Between Israel and Hezbollah

World Jan 08
Inspection of Armenian military equipment via Massis Post

Historically Indifferent to the South Caucasus, How Should America React If Armenia is Invaded?

World Jan 05
Gaza militants via Reuters

Why Arab Leaders Quietly Want Israel to Win

World Jan 04
Hezbollah's Prescence in Latin América Via IsraelNoticias

Hezbollah’s Presence in Latin America Should be a Rising Concern

Middle East Jan 03
Ukrainian soldier posing in Makariv after they had recaptured it (Michael A. Horowitz). Source: X

The War in Ukraine Now Comes Down to Attrition and Critical Military Planning

Expert Analysis Jan 02