North vs South Korean Military: How Do They Compare?
North and South Korea have been at odds since the peninsula was partitioned by the United States and the Soviet Union in 1945. What was ended to be a temporary split has endured for…
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The Actual History Of North And South Korea
By the letter of the law, the Korean War is still ongoing. The fighting ended in 1953 and the Korean Demilitarized Zone was formed near the 38th parallel. Today, an uneasy truce exists between…
Taiwan’s Potential Drone Hellscape, Explained
The Republic of China (Taiwan) is a de facto independent nation in diplomatic limbo. Very few of the world’s nations recognize Taiwan as a country and that small number diminishes further every year. The…
7 Ways Taiwan Could Defend Against A Chinese Invasion
The Chinese Civil War ended in 1949 with the evacuation of the defeated Nationalists to Taiwan. However, it may be more accurate to think of that as the end of the second phase of…
What Has Europe Donated To Ukraine?
Total European aid to Ukraine eclipsed the contributions made by the United States in 2023. However, after passing another aid package in April 2024, the United States is still the biggest military donor. With…
How Much Has The US Donated To Ukraine?
The United States moved quickly to aid Ukraine after the Russian invasion began in February 2022. Since the conflict’s outbreak, Congress has passed five spending bills that include support for Ukraine. The United States…
Which Countries Are Allied With Taiwan?
Taiwan’s diplomatic status is one of the most sensitive topics in global politics. As a result, most nations skirt around the issue for fear of angering China. Though Taiwan has never been a part…
The 20 Strongest Navies On Earth, Compared
History repeatedly shows that great power is built on the back of a strong navy. Ancient Rome called the Mediterranean ‘Mare Nostrum’ (“our sea”), the British Empire was formed through sea power, and since…
9 Different AI Companies In Defense And Security
According to an analysis by Goldman Sachs, investments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) could reach $200 billion globally by 2025. In the long run, AI investment could be as much as 2.5-4% of GDP in…
What Actually Led to Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine?
“They don’t give a sh*t about telephone guys. I mean it’s like us with the Ukrainians … they’d never bother a major over a few dead grunts.” Koulikov (Ron Perlman) It was a throwaway…
The China Taiwan Tension Explained, And What Could Happen Next
Beijing reacted angrily to the election of Lai Ching-te as President of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in 2024. The People’s Republic of China considers Lai a dangerous separatist leading a wayward province that…
The Largest Defense Contractors In The United States
The United States spends far more on its military than any other nation, accounting for just under 40% of all military spending worldwide. Following the end of the Cold War and the consolidation of…
Meet The Largest Defense Contractors On Earth
Since the fall of the Soviet Union in late 1991, American military hegemony was all but unchallenged for the next quarter century. However, that status quo is under threat. While the ‘big five’ US…
The Biggest Drone Defense Companies
Small, cheap, and incredibly versatile. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have come a long way in the last decade. Drones fulfill several roles from combat to reconnaissance and refueling. This article examines the largest drone…
Which Countries Support Ukraine In The Conflict With Russia?
The international community widely condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. UN members voted overwhelmingly, 141-5 (35 abstaining), to call for the immediate withdrawal of Russian troops. Since then, dozens of nations…
Which Countries Support Russia In The Conflict With Ukraine?
When the invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, Russia became a pariah state in the West. The United States announced sanctions, while several organizations imposed bans on its athletes and artists competing in…
Battles on the Sea: Are Aircraft Carriers Still Relevant For Defense?
In 1940, Japan’s Imperial Navy launched the Yamato and the Musashi—the largest battleships ever built. These massive vessels represented the pinnacle of naval engineering and firepower, yet they were rendered nearly obsolete almost as…
The Last 7 Russian Defense Ministers
Since the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, Russia has had seven official and three temporary Ministers of Defense. The position is chiefly concerned with the day-to-day running of Russia’s armed forces. Most…
5 Different Defense Startup Companies Worth Watching
Innovation was the cornerstone of American military hegemony in the 20th century. Yet the rise of artificial intelligence presents new threats and opportunities in the 21st century. The greatest challenge facing the United States…
What Would A Taiwan Conflict Look Like After Ukraine?
“War,” wrote Prussian military theorist Carl von Clausewitz, “is a mere continuation of policy by other means.” On War may have been written in the 19th century, but the book’s key ideas are still…