Diplomatic Analysis

Ukraine’s leadership turnover signals potential challenges to its technologically driven war effort. Overview The abrupt dismissal of Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov in July 2026 has triggered a political crisis and ignited concern over the future direction of Ukraine’s defence strategy. A key architect of Ukraine’s successful drone warfare capabilities, Fedorov was replaced by Ihor […]

A Forward Sustainment Framework is Crucial for Realising the Navy’s Unmanned Vision. The United States Navy is rapidly investing in unmanned systems, envisioning them as integral to a “hedge strategy” designed to disperse forces and enhance regional presence, particularly in the Indo-Pacific. However, a critical gap exists: the ability to effectively maintain and repair these […]

Diplomatic Analysis: Overseas maintenance is essential for realising the operational potential of the US Navy’s expanding unmanned fleet. The US Navy is rapidly integrating unmanned systems into its fleet, central to a “Hedge Strategy” designed to disperse assets and enhance forward presence, particularly in the Indo-Pacific. However, a critical gap exists in the logistical framework […]

Congressional Scrutiny of the Pentagon Drives Acquisition and Tech Policy The Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) currently progressing through the US Congress reveals a persistent theme: a desire to impose greater oversight and accountability on the Department of Defense (DoD). This reflects growing frustration with the pace of reform, perceived bureaucratic inertia, […]

Diplomatic Analysis: A seemingly innocuous military innovation reveals complex connections between defence, society, and identity. Overview This analysis examines the impact of the Modular Lightweight Load-Carrying Equipment (MOLLE) system – particularly the Pouch Attachment Ladder System (PALS) – on both the U.S. military and civilian society. Developed in the 1990s and widely adopted after 9/11, […]

Diplomatic Analysis: A structured public-private partnership is essential to navigate the escalating national security challenges posed by advanced AI. Overview The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly frontier models, presents increasingly complex national security challenges. Recent events – such as the temporary takedown of Anthropic’s ‘Mythos’ AI model due to cyber security concerns – […]

Diplomatic Analysis: Russia’s expansion of its armed forces, despite failing to achieve decisive gains in Ukraine, signals a long-term shift in military posture with potential implications for European security. Overview This analysis examines Russia’s dramatic expansion of its armed forces during the Russo-Ukrainian War, assessing the motivations, methods, and ultimate limitations of this effort. The […]

Diplomatic Analysis: Moscow’s force growth in Ukraine demonstrates logistical prowess, but diminishing battlefield returns, with implications for NATO. Overview The Russo-Ukrainian War has witnessed a remarkable expansion of the Russian military. From a relatively small, contract-based force in 2022, Russia has grown its deployed personnel to over 700,000, and authorized a further increase to 1.5 […]

Diplomatic Analysis: Past failures in the Middle East suggest that Washington and Jerusalem’s recent attempt to overthrow the Iranian regime was destined to fall short, highlighting the limits of military force in achieving political transformation. Overview In February 2026, the United States and Israel launched ‘Operation Epic Fury’ against Iran, with a stated goal—particularly for […]

The IMF, the World Bank, and the Debt Crisis Threatening West Africa’s Last Democratic Standout Senegal, long considered a beacon of democratic stability in a turbulent West Africa, faces an escalating economic crisis. The discovery of concealed debt accumulated under the previous administration – estimated between $7 and $13 billion – has catapulted the country’s […]