Boeing B-52 with AGM-69A SRAM missiles loaded under wing pylons

The Rise, Reign, and Retirement of the AGM-69 SRAM: A Cold War Nuclear Spearhead

In the thick fog of Cold War tensions, the United States Air Force (USAF) was under relentless pressure to stay ahead of evolving Soviet defenses. The survival of its manned bomber fleet—and, by extension, the credibility of U.S. nuclear deterrence—depended...
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 on display in the Korean War

The Forgotten Human Stories of the Cold War: Spies, Defectors, and the Great Game

The Cold War is often remembered for its proxy wars, nuclear brinkmanship, and the ideological battle between the two superpowers—the Soviet Union and the United States. However, amidst the high-stakes geopolitical maneuvering, the human element is often overlooked. Stories of...
Africa, politics

The Impending African Divide: Unveiling the Fragmentation Amidst the New Cold War

Africa, a continent rich in diversity and resources, is facing a critical divide in the emerging New Cold War, characterized by a global struggle for influence and supremacy. Major powers, primarily the United States, China, Russia, and the European Union,...