Archive - Behind The Front

LEO Wars: China's Orbital Challenge to the US-Led Digital Order

Shannon Vaughn - China’s growing dominance in space-based infrastructure is not just a commercial development—it is a calculated geopolitical move.

May 1

April 2025

The Time is Right to Sell F-35 to Turkey

Ankara Should Take the Leap on S-400

Apr 11 •

Deconflicting Turkish-Israeli Tensions in Syria

On July 4, 2020, unidentified aircraft destroyed a Hawk anti-aircraft system deployed at the Turkish-run and occupied Al Wattiya airbase in Libya.

Apr 2 •

February 2025

The Future of the United States in Europe —A Proposal

The US can defend Europe through a smaller presence. Europe can spend more. It is time to think about how to do this.

Feb 26 •

Brilliant Pebbles All Over Again: The Race to Weaponize Space

On January 27, 2025, President Donald Trump decided to make what was once old new again.

Feb 7 •

December 2024

The Role of Syria in Russia's Africa Operations

By John Lechner

Dec 6, 2024

November 2024

October 2024

Unmanned Attrition and A New High-Low Mix

Drones come in all shapes and sizes, but the larger American and Israeli type systems that dominated the skies may soon face significant challenges from…

Oct 10, 2024 •

September 2024

The Air Force’s Missile Woes

The Sentinel program has stumbled, but it’s not down for the count

Sep 24, 2024 •

If It Were Me, I'd Pull the Trigger

Sep 13, 2024

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