Johnny Harris

War will never be the same AI is changing the way we fight wars. Not just in a hypothetical future, but right now. So let’s take a look at what a battlefield looks like when one side is using AI and the other side isn’t.

As the conflict heats up again in the South China Sea, we want to understand why? What do these countries, particularly China, hope to gain by claiming all this territory? And what stories do they tell about why they are entitled to it? Check out my sources for this video here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-crKCWfbWVpEjkpPJcKrL62R3vAReN1PfiKOGyR1rY0/edit?usp=sharing See an error? Have feedback? Email us at researcher@johnnyharris.ch.

Why Real Militaries Play Fake War. Militaries have a long tradition of using wargames to strategize. I went to a military think tank and played a wargame against Sam Ellis, guided by a panel of experts, about the conflict around Taiwan.

How Proxy Wars Took Over the World. The world’s great powers have found a new way to fight for dominance. It’s called proxy war – and it’s remaking our world.

The Secret Industries Making Billions Off Poor Americans There exists a shadowy industry filled with companies you’ve never heard of. Their specialty? Getting rich off of America’s poor and impoverished people. We talked to Anne Kim, who literally wrote the book on it, to understand more.

Why Finland is Preparing for war with Russia. I traveled to Finland to train for arctic warfare and to learn what compelled the Finns to join NATO after decades of neutrality. I also visited the Finland-Russian border to understand how Finland’s relationship with its long-time neighbor and former occupier has changed.

These tiny rocks at the ocean floor may be worth trillions. Nauru, once stripped bare by phosphate mining, is now leading the charge in deep-sea mining, sparking a global debate over environmental risks and geopolitical power plays. As nations and corporations rush to exploit the ocean floor, will history repeat itself?

Why Being Bored is Worse Than You Think. Why are we so bored? It is a question we find ourselves asking often, and it turns out, the answer is more complex than you think.

The Next War Could Be in Space. Militaries depend on satellites for communication, intelligence, and navigation. As the number of satellites grows, so has the number of attacks. There’s now attacks happening nearly every day. Here’s how nations are vying for power and what they’re now developing to take control.

Inside the World's Most Overlooked Conflict. The DRC’s war isn't about armies fighting to seize State control, but about hundreds of armed groups battling for territory, resources, and influence. Decades of instability have become the country's status quo, creating an economy of violence that benefits nearly everyone except ordinary Congolese. Here’s why this endless conflict matters far beyond Africa’s borders.

Is the American Dream Dead? The U.S. economy is doing better than ever, but does the average American get to benefit from the riches? Turns out, not necessarily.

North Korea is one of the most secretive countries in the world. Known for its repressive regime and strict control, there’s much more to this nation than meets the eye. Through satellite imagery, expert insights, and of course, maps, hidden aspects of its economy, society, military, and daily life are revealed.