Julian McBride

Julian McBride is a forensic anthropologist and independent journalist born in New York. He is the founder and director of the Reflections of War Initiative (ROW), an anthropological NGO which aims to tell the stories of the victims of war through art therapy. As a former Marine, he uses this technique not only to help heal PTSD but also to share people's stories through art, which conveys "the message of the brutality of war better than most news organizations."

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Laser weapons are emerging as a game-changer against drone swarms, offering a cost-effective and efficient countermeasure.

Poland’s Immaculate Rise to Europe’s Military and Technological Powerhouse

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The Future of the Tartus Naval Base Post-Russian Expulsion

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Will Syria Become the New Cyprus with Forced Guarantors?

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The Paths Cyprus Can Take if it Moves Towards NATO Accession

In late November, Cyprus' President Nicos Christodoulides revealed potential NATO aspirations for Cyprus in the future. Against the backdrop of growing relations with America,...

Egypt’s Rising Militarization and Regional Implications

Egypt, one of the most influential countries not only in the Middle East and North Africa, but the entire world currently has a powerful...

Bypassing Hungary’s Populist Rhetoric in the EU and NATO

Throughout its history, Hungary has been a nation of vast importance in world affairs. Centered in the heart of Central Europe, Hungary was the...

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