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• Redefining Victory in the Shadow of Operation Epic Fury and the Persistent Iranian Threat

  Published: Apr 19, 2026

  Section: FDD

  Strategic analyst Jonathan Schanzer argues that the United States must establish a modern metric for success in the 2026 conflict with Iran, as traditional concepts of surrender ha...

• Ex-EU Commissioner Warns Iran Holds Strategic Advantage as U.S. Missile Reserves Dwindle

  Published: Apr 6, 2026

  Section: Europe

  Former European Commissioner Thierry Breton stated that Iran maintains control over the trajectory of the current war and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz despite escalating U...

• The Pyrrhic Victory: Why a Quick End to the Iran War Could Leave Tehran Stronger

  Published: Apr 2, 2026

  Section: Iran War

  As President Donald Trump signals a potential rapid conclusion to the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran—possibly even without a formal diplomatic deal—regional analysts warn of a "fu...

• Beijing’s ‘Air Defense Nightmare’: Obsolete Fighters Converted to Drones Near Taiwan

  Published: Mar 27, 2026

  Section: Politics & Debate

  China has significantly escalated its military posture near the Taiwan Strait by deploying an estimated 200 or more "jets-turned-drones" to strategic airbases, according to a new r...

• Tehran Weaponizes Market Uncertainty to Undermine American Economic Messaging Amid Ongoing Aerial Conflict

  Published: Mar 25, 2026

  Section: FDD

  While the United States maintains military dominance in the skies over Iran, the Islamic Republic is fighting a second, more effective front in the global markets. By utilizing del...

• Nigerian Navy Establishes Elite Bushmen Unit to Protect Critical Offshore Energy Infrastructure and Combat Asymmetric Maritime Threats

  Published: Mar 16, 2026

  Section: Africa

  The Nigerian Navy has unveiled the "Bushmen," a specialized 326-member amphibious unit designed to safeguard $16.6 billion in offshore oil and gas investments. Drawing historical p...

• Sovereign British Military Base in Cyprus Targeted by Aerial Drone Strike Following Support for Regional Operations

  Published: Mar 2, 2026

  Section: Politics & Debate

  A British military installation located on the island of Cyprus has been struck by an unmanned aerial vehicle in a significant escalation of regional hostilities. The incident foll...

• Taiwan’s Legislative Gridlock Deepens as Protracted Battle Over Defense Budget Continues

  Published: Feb 17, 2026

  Section: Politics

  Taiwan faces a critical impasse as opposition lawmakers continue to block the 2026 defense budget. The standoff centers on concerns over procurement costs and strategic priorities....