Commentary • Page 9 of 32 • The Defense Post

Sep- 2022 -

22 September

A Russian soldier in Melitopol, Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine

Not Paying the Full Price: Russia’s Continued Support for the ‘Special Operation’ in Ukraine

Partial mobilization means that the war in Ukraine will finally reach the broader Russian population, and this has explosive potential.

20 September

James 'Spider' Marks

American Energy Security Needs Serious Commitments From Washington

Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine has raised the harsh reality that the United States' energy security is a national security issue.

1 September

A woman looks at the remains of a missile in Ukraine's Kharkiv

Christopher Gettel

Russia Is Running Out of Missiles. That’s Bad News for Ukraine

Although the depletion of top-of-the-line Russian missiles could give Ukraine the upper hand strategically, it could spell disaster for Ukrainian civilians.

Aug- 2022 -

11 August

James Farwell

How Zelensky Seized Control Over the Narrative in Ukraine

The Ukraine conflict is about control of the narrative as much as armed conflict, and Zelensky’s adroit leadership has seized the initiative and given his nation hope and inspiration.

9 August

US President Joe Biden speaks at the Greenwood Cultural Centre in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Bob Dees

Shore Up US National Security With Smart Energy Policies

US energy is an important foreign policy tool that can help insulate American markets from global energy shocks and undermine hostile actors.

Jul- 2022 -

26 July

Christopher Gettel

A Post-New START Nuclear Strategy for America

With China’s growing nuclear arsenal and New START set to expire in 2026, the US should enact a new, public nuclear policy.

14 July

Andrew Leonard

Putin Not the Master Tactician We Thought He Was

Putin's actions in Ukraine are not indicative of strategic military planning but rather of desperation.

1 July

Asaf Day

IS Focuses on Sub-Saharan Africa — So Should the West

IS will certainly plan attacks in other regions from its new sub-Saharan African hub, and recent drawdowns by international peacekeepers should be reconsidered.

Jun- 2022 -

30 June