Russia's Navy, with six fleets, faces resource strains amid Ukraine conflict, raising questions on future adaptations

Central Asia stands at a pivotal crossroads, with the next few months likely to set the course for the region going forward.

A crisis is brewing within Europe, as two of the most powerful militaries on the Italian peninsula prepare for a war centuries in the making

The potential conflict between India and Pakistan stands at a precipice of alarming complexity in the dynamic South Asian landscape.

Explore Central Asia's military dynamics, starting with an in-depth look at Tajikistan's defense landscape.

UUVs or Unmanned Underwater Vehicles, are set to make the same kind of impact that UAVs previously made on the modern battlefield.

After Azerbaijan called Russia's bluff in the Caucasus, the world now knows the core of the CSTO treaty is worthless. What happens now?

While Estonia celebrates its economic successes, cultural issues are bubbling just under the surface, setting the stage for tough decisions.

Dissemination of false information attacking women is on the rise. We spoke to academic expert on propaganda and investigative journalist Dr Emma Briant, to unpack the issues at play in this space.

No country could possibly feel more like "the edge of the known world" than the Central Asian republic of Tajikistan.  A nation where the president has been in

Can the West counter China's dominance in critical rare earths and secure independent supply chains for vital defense technologies?

The Tigray conflict has decimated Ethtiopia's army, sent the country toward the brink, and may reignite conflicts throughout Africa.

Worsening metrics in the Middle East hint at a possible second Arab Spring, but Authoritarian's have spent the last decade preparing.

The demise of Françafrique and consequential transformation of France's strategic goals in Africa have reshaped geopolitics in the region.

Many expected Russia to trample Ukraine on the cyber front. The defenders have not only held their ground but are taking the fight to Russia

We delve into the advancing capabilities of some nation's satellite systems and how they are changing the landscape of modern warfare.

Equatorial Guinea is one of the most puzzling countries in the world. Hurtling towards an economic cliff, how will the tiny nation adjust?

The Biden administration has dealt a huge blow to the trajectory of the Chinese military, banning high-end microchips and semiconductors.

To maintain its position as a world power should Europe double down on its continental experiment and form a united European army?

Episode · The Red Line · War is becoming increasingly privatised, and the rules of the battlefield are shifting. Now we are reaching a point when companies are fighting companies, and the internati...

Warfare is becoming increasingly privatised, and there is no framework to deal with it. We look at Wagner's operations in Africa and at sea.

UUVs or Unmanned Underwater Vehicles, are set to make the same kind of impact that UAVs previously made on the modern battlefield.

Argentina's incoming president has vowed to reclaim Falklands, but how likely is an actual invasion of the Falklands?

Indonesia is at the heart of global geopolitical competition, being Southeast Asia's largest economy and most populous state. Their rapid development is putt...

Wargaming out how the War in Ukraine has altered the defence dynamics within Moldova and Transnistria.

Suriname has long slipped through the cracks of regional analysis, but its burgeoning oil industry may give it a new role in the region.

Bulgaria currently stands at a crossroads, with one group pulling the country toward the West, and another tethering the nation to Russia.

Central Asia stands at a pivotal crossroads, with the next few months likely to set the course for the region going forward. What lies at stake in Kazakhstan's

After a landslide democratic victory, Myanmar fell victim to a coup in 2021. Is it about to plunge into an even more complicated civil war?

In this episode, we delve into the complex and lucrative world of the Mexican cartel drug trade, exploring the economics that drive it.

The aggressive nationalism of Kyrgyzstan's new President threatens to plunge the country into frozen conflicts and destabilise Central Asia.

The annexation of Crimea marked a new age in the region, and illustrated what the Kremlin was willing to do to stop Ukraine moving westward.

Iran is facing multifaceted threats from all directions and their strategic position is becoming increasingly perilous along every axis.

The war in Ukraine changed how Europe saw its defence. The continent is now scrambling to hastily rearm and modernise its defence industries

Listen to this episode on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Libsyn RSS Rundown:On the Northwestern edge of the Sahara desert lies the former Spanish colonial possession of Western Sahara. The region has...

Haiti's crisis rapidly worsens with gang violence and threats of civil war rising, will a foreign intervention be able restore stability?

A look ahead at 2022 and the key conflicts to watch, from The Red Line's Senior Researcher and Analyst Perri Grace

When we covered the Libyan Civil War in February it looked like Haftar was about to be victorious, shelling the very gates of his enemies capital in Tripoli;...

We dont think much about it but Rare Earth elements are a huge part of our everyday life, powering our phones, laptops, satellites and cars. The thing we all ov

Sudan's civil war escalates with RSF gains across the country, raising fears of state collapse in Sudan and widespread regional chaos.

Turkey is attempting to reassert itself back onto the world stage but stands at a crossroads as to which direction to extend its influence.

China appears to be sleepwalking toward conflict over Taiwan. In response, East Asia has begun to prepare for a potential war this decade.

Most Latin American ambassadors tell the same story. Whilst every meeting with the US revolves around China, every meeting with the Chinese revolves around infrastructure. Beijing is making huge...

he unsettling trend of Extrajudicial Killings is on the rise. With multiple countries now using it to directly dissidents abroad.

Central Asia stands at a pivotal crossroads, with the next few months likely to set the course for the region going forward.

Central Asia stands at a pivotal crossroads, with the next few months likely to set the course for the region going forward.

The economic feasibility of Nuclear Power is under an unprecedented microscope, with evolving energy solutions and changing market dynamics.