PUBLICATIONS

For decades, the US supported and bureaucratized the exploitation of Korean women and girls. Now, survivors are demanding accountability. Madalyn Jane Shircliff traces the history of the camptown system and explains the new lawsuit targeting the US military.

The US-Israeli war with Iran has seen the Trump administration pursue regime change through a form of direct, unilateral military action that is highly novel in the post-World War II international system. Nik Vacano explores how this reflects a turn back to 19th-century gunboat diplomacy and argues that the strategic shortcomings of this approach make it highly inadvisable.

Strategic Intelligence Assessment

Connor JL Moore looks into the challenges ahead for sustaining Kyiv's defense and makes recommendations to the European Union's Military Committee as Moscow likely believes it can continue its war in Ukraine for several years.

Middle powers have a rare chance to reshape the world order through diplomacy and cooperation rather than military power. Shircliff argues Japan's modern defense buildup suggests that opportunity may be squandered.

Ukraine and Russia have been at war for the past four years, or has it been twelve years? Or has it been longer? Discussing the topic of the Russo-Ukrainian War is Dr. Rachel Epstein, a professor of international relations. During our conversation, Dr. Epstein unfolds why Ukraine’s political direction matters, how the war is viewed around the world, and what shows the conflict may last years instead of than months.

An intel analysis of how the People’s Republic of China is integrating artificial intelligence and cyber capabilities into its military to prepare for “intelligentized” warfare. Caden Scates explores how these AI-enhanced systems could shape a potential conflict over Taiwan and challenge United States and allied forces.

Braxton Fuller analyzes how modern politicians incorrectly cite the Roman Empire’s relationship with Germanic migration to promote anti-immigration policies. He analyzes the history of the Roman-German relationship and draws conclusions from history that are at odds with right wing politicians.

Moscow’s war in Ukraine has become the bloodiest conflict in Europe since the Second World War. Russia alone has suffered an estimated 1.2 million battlefield casualties, while advancing at one of the slowest rates of any major war in the last century. How does Moscow sustain the war—both on the front lines and at home? Explore the key factors in Moore’s recent explainer.