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The War That Was Supposed to be Easy
Beneath the visible theater of warfare, a more consequential dynamic appears to be unfolding. It is one that suggests the United States may have...
Will Japan’s Pivot to Central Asia Erode Chinese Influence in the Region?
On December 20, 2025, Japan and the five Central Asian nations (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan) convened the Central Asia plus Japan Dialogue...
Dear Canada: Â Go Really Big on Defense Now; you won’t regret it
Dr. Julian Spencer Churchill and I previously laid out a vision on how Canada could build up the Canadian Armed Forces to meet this...
The Strategic Imperative for U.S. Engagement with Somaliland: Rethinking Policy Frameworks in the Red Sea Corridor
Abstract: The militarization of the Red Sea corridor has transformed this peripheral maritime zone into a critical nexus of global commerce and great-power competition....
Maintaining a Deterrence Strategy for the Philippines in the Scarborough Shoal
The South China Sea is one of the most tempestuous regions today due to numerous provocations that could lead to heightened diplomatic standoffs and...
Iran’s Weakening Is Turkey’s Opportunity — and Its Trap
The American and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28 have altered the regional balance in ways that extend far beyond Tehran. The immediate...
Winning Without Fighting: Russia’s Digital Propaganda War in Ukraine and What It Means for Global Order
On the morning of February 25, 2022, less than 24 hours after Russian forces crossed into Ukraine, a message began spreading across social media...
Who Will Lead Iran Next? A Look at the Succession Battle Ahead
The killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in strikes by the U. S. and Israel puts the country's theocratic system at risk....
Canada and the Golden Dome Debate: Why Lessons from Europe and South Korea Matter Now
For much of the post–Cold War era, missile defense remained a marginal issue in Canada’s strategic discussion. Ottawa’s decision not to participate in US-led...
Into the Abyss: Trump Bets Big on Iran Strikes
Donald Trump's large-scale military actions against Iran represent a significant gamble for his presidency, with potential for severe implications and an unclear outcome. Partnering...