An Assadist insurgency has emerged in western Syria and stands to help US adversaries expand their influence there. The insurgency has developed slowly since early January 2025. Insurgent activity involved hit-and-run attacks at first and has evolved gradually into overt civil conflict.[i] This insurgency is still at a relatively low …

Russia’s artillery has profound strategic and psychological effects, and its use through history has signalled the nation’s resolve in warfare. The use of artillery in Ukraine has echoes of the past, with revolutions in application following every Russian war of the 20th century. In the time of Suvorov, artillery was …

Discourse on Colonialism is a text published in 1950 by Martinique poet Aimé Césaire. Césaire was deeply influenced by Hegel, Marx, and the Surrealist movement. African and French literature was also strong influences on the author. Written in an energetic and captivating poetic style along with brutal descriptions of violence, …