Most Read War on the Rocks Articles of 2025

A year-end review lists the most compelling articles of 2025, a year marked by new conflicts, long-standing rivalries, and evolving military technology. The most-read pieces cover geopolitical conflicts in the Indo-Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East, reflecting a focus on the links between strategy and warfare. Specific topics include the war in Ukraine, the partnership between North Korea and Russia, a wargame for a Taiwan invasion, and lessons from a war between Israel and Iran. The list also features analysis on U.S. national security strategy, India-Pakistan military dynamics, and China's actions in the South China Sea.