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How To Locate Military Bases Using OSINT - (Patreon Exclusive)
Ever wondered how military analysts pinpoint secret bases across Russia and China? In this Patreon exclusive, we dive into the world of open-source intelligence.
The Red Line
1 hour ago1 min read


Tilting on the edge? The future of Britain’s Indo-Pacific Strategy
London still claims Britain's future lies in the Indo-Pacific, but do the finances and decisions agree with the statement?
Gabriel Lane
Apr 48 min read


We Acquired Blueprints for Russia’s Next-Gen Artillery System
Through one of our contacts in Russia, we have managed to acquire a packet of Russian Ministry of Defence documents smuggled out of Moscow.
The Red Line
Apr 13 min read


The Changing Face of the "Typical Russian Soldier"
As the war in Ukraine grinds into its third year, Russia’s manpower strategy appears to be becoming increasingly desparate.
Ben Spencer
Mar 137 min read


Frozen Flashpoints: Greenland, Svalbard, and the Next Arctic Standoff
As the arctic heats up, so do the geopolitical ambitions of the Arctic states, with the US, Russia and China all now moving into the area.
The Red Line
Mar 125 min read


Timor Leste's Fading Sunrise
Timor-Leste stands at a crossroads, grappling with the legacies of Indonesian occupation, economic dependence on dwindling oil reserves.
The Red Line
Jan 304 min read


Rubles over Reverence: The Evolution of Russian Recruitment Messaging
With Russia becoming increasingly desperate for recruits, the Kremlin is being forced to adapt its strategy and messaging.
Ben Spencer
Jan 207 min read


The Tactics and Timeline That Brought Down Assad - (Patreon Exclusive)
Unpacking the fall of the Assad government, and the tactics, timelines and policies that flipped an over decade old civil war.
The Red Line
Jan 131 min read


Sunk Cost: The US. Navy's Shipbuilding Crisis
With U.S. Navy shipbuilding programs plagued by delays and cost overruns, but who is to blame, and how can the US. reverse the trend?
The Red Line
Dec 26, 20246 min read


Wargaming Regional Conflicts - The Armed Forces of Central Asia
Part 2 of the Armed Forces of Central Asia Mini-Series, analysing the results of the research project's wargaming exercises.
The Red Line
Nov 29, 20247 min read


A Step-by-Step Guide for Carrying Out Coups - (Patreon Exclusive)
Outlining the narrow set of keys that seperate the successful coups, from the one that end with everyone in prison.
The Red Line
Nov 17, 20241 min read


Episode 126. Armenia's Changing Relationship with Russia
With Karabakh now under Azerbaijani control and Russia distracted, Armenia is being forced to seek security elsewhere.
The Red Line
Oct 24, 20245 min read


The Armed Forces of Central Asia: Chapter VI - Tajikistan (Report)
Chapter IV of The Oxus Society's comprehensie study into the Armed Forces of the Central Asia, focusing on Tajikistan.
The Red Line
Oct 13, 20244 min read


Who Would Join a China-Led Security Alliance? - (Patreon Exclusive)
In this Patreon exclusive, We explore the hypothetical scenario of China attempting to establish its own version of NATO.
The Red Line
Sep 18, 20241 min read


Episode 125. The Economics of Conscription
What are the true economic advantages and drawbacks of conscription, can it serve as an effective deterrent in modern conflicts?
The Red Line
Sep 17, 20246 min read


Episode 124. The Rise of Chinese Private Security Companies (PSCs and PMCs)
Chinese private security companies (PSCs) are beginning to expand their influence in the global security market, but what is Beijing's goal?
The Red Line
Aug 27, 20246 min read


Episode 123. What the Venezuelan Election Means for Essequibo
Venezuela's chaotic election has plunged the country into chaos, so what will it mean for the conflict with Guyana?
The Red Line
Aug 1, 20244 min read


Wargaming: A Second Russo-Georgian War - (Patreon Exclusive)
Examining the likely outcome of a Second Russo-Georgia War, and the lessons learned from 2008.
The Red Line
Jul 25, 20241 min read


Episode 122. South Africa: Comeback or Collapse?
As the dust settles on South Africa's most important election since 1994, the country stands on an edge, with only 5 years to fix everything
The Red Line
Jul 9, 20244 min read


Episode 121. Rare Earth Elements: The Futile Fight Against China
Can the West counter China's dominance in critical rare earths and secure independent supply chains for vital defense technologies?
The Red Line
Jun 18, 20245 min read


The Siloviki: Putin's Inner Circle - (Patreon Exclusive)
Profiling the handful of people surrounding Putin, and how they shape the future direction of Russia.
The Red Line
May 31, 20241 min read


Tajikistan and Regional Command Structures - The Armed Forces of Central Asia
Explore Central Asia's military dynamics, starting with an in-depth look at Tajikistan's defense landscape.
The Red Line
May 18, 20246 min read


Episode 120. The Forced Friendship: Russia's Uneasy Alliance with China
As sanctions continue to hurt the Russian economy, China seeks to convert Russia's troubles into strategic leverage here in East Asia.
The Red Line
May 4, 20245 min read


Mapping Russia's Offensive Capabilities (2024) - (Patreon Exclusive)
Analysing the Russian Invasion Plans for the Baltics and Finland: Unpacking How Ukraine Has Impacted the Russian Armed Forces
The Red Line
Apr 17, 20241 min read
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