Strategic Environment

The Sickle and the Trident

The modern conflict between Ukraine and Russia is steeped in history. In many ways, the two nations are fighting over an origin story. To the Ukrainians, they are proud descendants of the Kievan Rus nation that started in Ukraine. Russia, on the other hand, considers Ukraine to be a rebellious province that is masquerading as…
All the Kremlin’s Men

Mikhail Zygar’s “All the Kremlin’s Men: Inside the Court of Vladimir Putin” offers a rare and insightful view into the inner workings of the Kremlin, providing readers with a…
Putin’s Kleptocracy: Who Owns Russia

If you use this link to purchase this book, Amazon will donate a portion of the proceeds to Key Terrain Cyber. Karen Dawisha, a distinguished political scientist, provides an…
A Short History of Russia: How the World’s Largest Country Invented Itself, from the Pagans to Putin

If you use this link to purchase this book, Amazon will donate a portion of the proceeds to Key Terrain Cyber. Mark Galeotti’s “A Short History of Russia” provides…
Information Environment: Operate at the Speed of Information

The year is 2028. The 3d Marine Littoral Regiment (MLR) has just returned from Operation PACIFIC ENDEAVOR, the US response to the United Nations Security Resolution 3924 condemning the People’s Republic of China’s unlawful annexation of Taiwan. Colonel Ellen Wynn, the commanding officer of the 3d MLR, is relaying lessons learned from this operation to…
US Ambassador Fick Discusses Tech Diplomacy and Global Challenges in Credera Veteran’s Network Panel

In a recent interview held as part of the Credera Veteran’s Network Ambassador Fick Panel, Ambassador Nate Fick, the US Ambassador at large for Cyber and Policy, provided insights into the evolving landscape of technology diplomacy and the challenges the world faces in the realm of emerging technologies. The interview touched upon various critical topics,…
Unveiling the Cosmic Visionaries: The Space Barons

“The Space Barons” by Christian Davenport takes readers on an enthralling journey through the lives, ambitions, and ventures of two of the world’s most influential entrepreneurs, Elon Musk and…
The Mashsa Amini Story : A Fight for Truth and Freedom

Jina ‘Mahsa’ Amini was a young Kurdish girl who dreamt of becoming a doctor one day. The Iranian morality police beat her to death because they felt her jeans were too tight and her hijab too loose. Her murder has inspired thousands of Iranians to take to the streets in protest. The Iranian people are…
Party of One: The Rise of Xi Jinping and China’s Superpower Future

Wong, an accomplished China reporter for the Wall Street Journal, delves into the enigmatic persona of Xi Jinping, who has become one of the most influential leaders in the world. Through meticulous research and extensive interviews, the book paints a vivid portrait of Xi, tracing his early years, rise to power, and the consolidation of…
The Modern Mercenary: Private Armies and What They Mean for World Order by Sean McFate

“The Modern Mercenary: Private Armies and What They Mean for World Order” by Sean McFate is a thought-provoking exploration of a growing and often overlooked phenomenon in the world of geopolitics – the rise of private military companies (PMCs) and their profound implications for global security and order. Sean McFate, a former private military contractor…