Author: Adam Caloud

Poland as the Leader of NATO’s Eastern Flank and Initiator of the Three Seas Initiative

Poland as the Leader of NATO’s Eastern Flank and Initiator of the Three Seas Initiative

In recent years, Poland has established itself as a key player in NATO's eastern wing and one of the main initiators of regional cooperation in Central and Eastern Europe…

07. 09. 2025
Trump administration prepares to "audit" pact with UK and Australia

Trump administration prepares to "audit" pact with UK and Australia

The AUKUS security pact, concluded in 2021 between the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, represents one of the most ambitious security initiatives of the last decade…

06. 09. 2025
The U.S. is significantly strengthening its air defense: Three new Patriot battalions and a special unit for the defense of Guam

The U.S. is significantly strengthening its air defense: Three new Patriot battalions and a special unit for the defense of Guam

The U.S. Army plans to significantly strengthen its air defense. Following the success of Patriot systems in real combat, particularly in Ukraine, the number of battalions…

02. 09. 2025
Types of frontline units in NATO armies: From battalions to divisions in different member states

Types of frontline units in NATO armies: From battalions to divisions in different member states

There are various approaches to the organization of ground forces in NATO armies, reflecting the historical traditions, geographical characteristics, and military needs…

11. 08. 2025
A variable measure of military strength – percentage of GDP or nominal amount spent on defense

A variable measure of military strength – percentage of GDP or nominal amount spent on defense

The economic measure of military power is one of the most frequently used but also one of the most problematic indicators in international politics. Simplified calculations…

09. 08. 2025
US-European rivalry for European markets: in which categories of weapons do European and US companies dominate?

US-European rivalry for European markets: in which categories of weapons do European and US companies dominate?

The European arms market has long been one of the most important and strategic areas for the defense industry, both in terms of investment volume and geopolitical significance. The…

31. 07. 2025
The present and future of the Bundeswehr

The present and future of the Bundeswehr

After decades of change, Germany has shifted its view of its own security. Russia's attack on Ukraine in 2022 shook the European security system and became a catalyst for…

22. 07. 2025
The Ukrainian experience: Possible variants for the development of a main battle tank in modern warfare

The Ukrainian experience: Possible variants for the development of a main battle tank in modern warfare

The main battle tank (MBT), a symbol of 20th-century ground forces, has come under fire in the 21st century, both literally and conceptually. The war in Ukraine has not only…

21. 07. 2025
Sweden and Finland's membership in NATO: a shift in the balance of power in the Baltic Sea and implications for Russia's Baltic Fleet

Sweden and Finland's membership in NATO: a shift in the balance of power in the Baltic Sea and implications for Russia's Baltic Fleet

The accession of Sweden and Finland to the North Atlantic Alliance represents one of the most significant shifts in European security architecture since the end of the Cold…

20. 07. 2025
Betting on large vessels as the Achilles heel of the U.S. Navy

Betting on large vessels as the Achilles heel of the U.S. Navy

The U.S. Navy has historically been shaped by a combination of geopolitical ambitions, technological advances and ideological rivalry, particularly during the Cold War. From World War…

08. 07. 2025
Central Europe after 2022: How is the security architecture changing after Russian aggression?

Central Europe after 2022: How is the security architecture changing after Russian aggression?

The Russian invasion of Ukraine was a major shock to Europe's security architecture. Although Russia's earlier annexation of Crimea and its support for separatists in Donbas…

04. 06. 2025
The Balkans as another European battlefield? Is there a threat of renewed escalation of the conflict?

The Balkans as another European battlefield? Is there a threat of renewed escalation of the conflict?

The Balkans, a region renowned for its history of tense ethnic and political relations, remains an area where tensions and the potential for military conflict persist. Bosnia and…

25. 05. 2025