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On The Women Of Toulouse And The Trebuchet That Killed Simon de Montfort
Poliorcetic art, the memorialization of civic unity, and historiographical accuracy
Jul 29
The Wildberries Option
Is a more expensive war for every Russian
Jul 24
Was Venezuela Payback For Havana Syndrome?
Maduro capture operation reportedly used the same Soviet-era weapon
Jul 21
Trump Eyes An Escalation Strategy In Iran
Why I think he will probably choose a raid on Pickaxe Mountain
Jul 17
Robotic Warfare Comes Of Age In Crimea
Historic operation on the Kinburn Spit heralds a revolution in military affairs
Jul 14
Ukraine Blows The Lid Off Putin's Economy
With the aid and permission of Donald Trump
Jul 12
Iran Cannot Possibly Win This War But Also Does Not Know How To Lose, Either
The diplomatic dilemma of doomsday fanatics
Jul 8
The Pessimists Have Been Wrong About Iran
The imam is hidden, the proxies are shrinking, and there are no cards left
Jul 3

June 2026

Sophomore Soviet: How Gen. Zhukov Survived The Ordeal Of The Planetary Offensives
Essay 2 of 4 in a quarterly series on the 20th century's most consequential general
Jun 30
George Washington And The Guns Of Monmouth
Third in a free essay series on the American Revolution - June 28, 1778
Jun 28
Iran Cannot Actually Close The Strait Of Hormuz
Oil prices are back to prewar levels. Shipping insurance risk premiums are down.
Jun 26
The Fine Art Of Assaulting Mesopotamian Walls
Site of ancient siege identified, matched with ancient artwork
Jun 22
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