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Sascha Brodsky

Sascha is a freelance journalist based in New York City. His work has appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Guardian, and many other publications. He's a graduate of the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and Columbia's School of International and Public Affairs.

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STRIKE ONE

It May Be Too Late to Stop North Korea From Firing Nukes

North Korea’s missile tech advances mean we’ve already passed the point where the U.S. could easily launch preemptive strikes. Pyongyang may even have a first-strike capability.

Sascha Brodsky

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INFINITY, AND BEYOND

U.S. Risks Total Chaos in a Space War With China and Russia

The fight could be left to the whims of Elon Musk, JD Vance, and others linked to privatized space defense tech.

Sascha Brodsky

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READY OR NOT

How America Would Be Screwed if China Invades Taiwan

China’s vast fleet of ships is ready to inflict huge losses on the U.S. Navy that would set back the country’s standing for many years.

Sascha Brodsky

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INTEL FAIL

How the U.S. Totally Misjudged Putin’s War in Ukraine

U.S. intelligence failed to predict Ukraine’s valiant efforts to repel Putin’s forces, leaving them totally unprepared for a lengthy war in Europe.

Sascha Brodsky

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