Ukraine May Experience a Breakthrough Amidst War with Russia, But Could Struggle Without U.S.-European Support

KN-Moscow, Institute for the Study of War (ISW) recently assessed that Russia’s slowing battlefield advances along with Ukraine’s reestablishment of the “overall drone advantage” may indicate an important turning point…

The War in Iran has grown more complex

KN-TEHRAN, The conflict has expanded beyond direct military exchanges and conventional strikes and into a regional conflict spanning leadership decapitation strikes, internal destabilization efforts, pressure on maritime chokepoints, attacks or…

Predicting the End of the Iran vs. the United States and Israel War

By: Erlangga Pratama KH-Tehran, Iran’s war against the United States and Israel broke out on February 28, 2026, amidst negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program. Joint US and Israeli airstrikes killed…

ISRAELI ESCALATION AGAINST HEZBOLLAH RISKS WIDER WAR

KN, Israel’s leadership appears emboldened by recent intelligence and military operations against Lebanese Hezbollah, Iran, and other actors to escalate an offensive against the Lebanese organization. However, U.S., regional, and…

POST-WAR PLANS FOR GAZA START TO CONVERGE

KN, Israel’s ongoing offensive against Hamas in Gaza has thus far defied U.S. and regional diplomatic efforts to wind down the conflict through a ceasefire accompanied by Hamas’ release of…