Giving Dracula Some Teeth: Modernizing Romania’s Military

Image Source: Military Images Romania has been affected by the dramatically deteriorated security situation in Europe, precipitated primarily by the specter of Russian imperialism. The first Russian occupation of Crimea in 2014 and the full-scale invasion of the entirety of Ukraine in 2022 brought national defense to the top of the political agenda. Due to … Continue reading Giving Dracula Some Teeth: Modernizing Romania’s Military

Out of Depth: Strengthening American Conventional Deterrence by Expanding Magazine Depth

Image Source: Militarnyi Russia’s invasion of Ukraine underscores a dire reality –conventional military conflicts are resurging globally without prospects for abatement.  The deterioration of the security landscape should move the United States to rethink its kinetic deterrence capabilities. While the United States retains the world’s premier fighting force, a lack of magazine depth – the … Continue reading Out of Depth: Strengthening American Conventional Deterrence by Expanding Magazine Depth

A Possible Vanguard for Security Cooperation? The Crisis in Cabo Delgado and the Potential for Positive Engagement with the African Continent

Image Source: International Policy Digest Among the multiplicity of security crises that beset the African continent, the rising jihadist insurgency in northern Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado often escapes the global spotlight. However, it stands as a solemn vigil of the complex security dilemmas confronting numerous African nations. This overlooked conflict, rooted in a confluence of historical … Continue reading A Possible Vanguard for Security Cooperation? The Crisis in Cabo Delgado and the Potential for Positive Engagement with the African Continent