Julian McBride is a former US Marine, forensic anthropologist, and independent journalist born in New York. His bylines can be found in Byline Times, 19FortyFive, Heritage Daily, The Defense Post, Journal of Forensic Psychology, Modern Warfare Institute, Manara Mag, The Strategist, Pacific Forum, E-International Relations, Global Taiwan Institute, NKInsider, Modern Diplomacy, Small Wars Journal, Atlas Institute, and UK Defence Journal.
How Turkey and the Syrian Interim Government Outmaneuvered America and the SDF on Syria
As the conflict between Syria's new interim government and the country's Kurdish militias comes to an apparent close, how did Ankara and Damascus corner the SDF? During the Syrian Civil…
How Armenia Lost the Fortress Region During the Second Karabakh War
Against the backdrop of the Soviet Union's collapse, nations formerly occupied by the USSR became independent. However, Soviet authorities purposely drew conflicting borders amongst various ethnic groups to keep them…
Japan’s Paradigm Shift on Wartime Independence
The Indo-Pacific faces escalating tensions, with Japan at the heart of potential conflicts. Tokyo’s military revival and diplomatic maneuvers highlight the stakes of regional security and alliance uncertainty. [divider style="single"…
How Small Reconnaissance Units are Playing a Critical Role in Russian Frontline Movements in 2025
Amid mounting casualties and armor losses during their invasion of Ukraine, Russian forces are attempting to adapt to battlefield realities to minimize troop losses while consolidating gains. Since the spring…
The Enhanced Integrated Air and Missile Defense System Amidst Guam’s Strategic Importance
The island of Guam is among the most strategically important overseas territories of the United States. It hosts key US military assets essential to operations in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.…