Author: Adam Caloud

Turkey: An Emerging Military and Geopolitical Power in the Eastern Mediterranean

Turkey: An Emerging Military and Geopolitical Power in the Eastern Mediterranean

Over the past decade, Turkey has transformed itself from the "perpetual candidate for EU membership" into a confident player that uses its geographical location, military strength, and…

18. 10. 2025
Future Power: China’s New Weapons at the 80th Anniversary Victory Parade over Japan

Future Power: China’s New Weapons at the 80th Anniversary Victory Parade over Japan

Tiananmen Square has recently been transformed into a showcase for Chinese military power. In honor of the 80th anniversary of Japan's defeat in World War II, the Chinese…

17. 10. 2025
The UAV Threat as a Catalyst for NATO’s Return to Gun-Based Air Defense

The UAV Threat as a Catalyst for NATO’s Return to Gun-Based Air Defense

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have become one of the most significant factors in current conflicts. Their mass deployment in Ukraine, the Middle East, and Africa shows that the…

23. 09. 2025
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