One of the world's longest-running rivalries, with real nuclear stakes — a place to discuss both the current situation and the deeper history behind it.

West Africa's waters have become one of the world's higher-risk shipping zones — discuss incidents, naval responses, and international cooperation efforts.

A primer on how Sudan's conflict between rival factions started, and a place to track developments as they happen.

Naval incidents, shipping security, and the increasingly contested waters of the Black Sea.

Troop deployments, base expansions, and how NATO's eastern members have adjusted their defence posture in recent years.

The main thread for tracking battlefield developments, equipment performance, and the broader strategic picture of the war.

Broader discussion of the Israel-Lebanon relationship — history, UNIFIL's role, and what a long-term resolution might realistically look like.

A huge share of the world's oil transits this strait. Thread for tracking incidents, tensions, and naval posture in the Gulf.

A rundown of the current state of hostilities along the Lebanese border, and a place to discuss how this fits into the broader regional picture.

Iran's nuclear program, proxy conflicts, and direct confrontations between these three have shaped much of the region's recent history — what's your read on where this is headed?