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Politics / 5 weeks ago
Inside America's largest network of military bases around the world
The U.S. operates roughly 750 overseas military sites across 80 countries and territories in 2025, making it the most geographically dispersed military presence in the world. Within that total, there are some 128 confirmed “bases” in around 49 foreign countries, meaning many sites are smaller “forward operating locations,” cooperative security sites, or rotational deployments rather than full-scale bases.
Maps / 6 weeks ago
Europe’s surge in airspace violations
Over the last year, European airspace has witnessed a startling rise in aerial attacks, many involving Russian aircraft and drones breaching the boundaries of NATO and EU nations. A new map plotting violations between September 2024 and 2025 starkly illustrates how Russia has taken the role of principal provocateur, regularly testing the resilience of allied air defences.
Politics / 20 weeks ago
Top 10 long-range missiles redefining strategic deterrence
As geopolitical tensions continue to escalate across multiple regions, including the high-stakes April 2025 India-Pakistan standoff and the persistent volatility in the Middle East (Israel, Iran and Gaza), nations are doubling down on their strategic deterrence capabilities. The year 2025 has brought to the forefront an updated ranking of the 10 most powerful long-range missiles in the world, highlighting a chilling yet critical aspect of global military power projection.
