Rethinking the Battlefield: The Quiet Might of Passive Surveillance
In modern warfare, the ability to gather critical intelligence while remaining hidden is crucial. New portable surveillance technologies are disruptive. Replacing static devices, they are deployable o...
28 Apr 20257min
The Kremlin’s Gambit: Understanding Soviet Motivations in the Cold War
What really drove the Kremlin during the Cold War—wild-eyed dreams of global communism, or cold-blooded fear for its own survival? The answer matters because the same instincts may still shape Moscow’...
28 Apr 202512min
Blood and Resurrection: When Easter Turns Ugly
Easter is traditionally a time of peace, reflection, and renewal—but history tells a more conflicted story. Across centuries and continents, the holiday has repeatedly coincided with uprisings, massac...
21 Apr 202516min
Bunker Books: Niccolò Machiavelli’s The Art of War (1521)
While Niccolò Machiavelli’s The Art of War may not enjoy the same renown as The Prince, its insights into the nexus of military organization and political stability have influenced subsequent military...
21 Apr 20254min
Defending the Homeland: Continuous Multi-Domain Surveillance
Strategic attacks targeting critical infrastructure such as power grids, data networks, and water supply systems have become a significant threat. The ability to monitor and protect these assets conti...
21 Apr 20255min
Trade Wars Batter Defence Industry – And Sometimes Lead to Real Wars
The USA’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs are a recurring pattern throughout history. These trade barriers have struck the defence industry hard, disrupting imports and exports. In 2024, American defence exp...
21 Apr 202516min
Bunker Books: The Post-American World by Fareed Zakaria
Originally published in 2008, Fareed Zakaria’s The Post-American World stands as a prescient analysis of the evolving global order. While the book does not predict the collapse of the United States as...
20 Apr 20257min
Frontline Flicks: Waterloo (1970)
Sergei Bondarchuk’s 1970 film Waterloo, produced by Dino De Laurentiis, is a monumental depiction of the historic battle that marked the end of Napoleon Bonaparte’s reign. The film offers a rich tapes...
5 Apr 20255min
