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Dan Driscoll: The Low-Profile Operator Behind U.S. Backchannel Diplomacy on Russia and Ukraine
The recent revelation of quiet contacts between the Trump administration and representatives from Russia and Ukraine has pushed an unfamiliar name into the spotlight:...
The Ultimate Test of Illegal Orders: Nuclear War Decision-Making by President Trump
“As to dangers arising from an irrational American president, the best protection is not to elect one.” - General Maxwell D. Taylor, letter to...
Exploring Sweden’s New Saab-Built A-26 Submarine Fleet
Poland chose Sweden to supply three A-26 or Blekinge-class submarines from Saab, specially made for the Baltic Sea. The A-26 is Sweden's largest conventional...
The Microchip Cold War: The US-China Power Competition Over NVIDIA
US and China have long competed to become world powers, particularly in the technology sector. Since 2022, the US has systematically restricted the supply...
Could Oil Be Maduro’s Ticket to a Deal with Trump?
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro may use crude oil shipments, mainly sold to China, as leverage in potential negotiations with the U. S. President Trump's...
The Strategic Backbone of NATO’s Southern Arc
In an international environment marked by the intensification of hybrid threats, the rise of maritime rivalries, and growing pressure on energy corridors, the naval...
China’s ‘Salami-Slicing’ Strategy: How Beijing is Redrawing the Map of the South China Sea
Tensions in the South China Sea have once again entered their most dangerous phase in a decade. Water cannon incidents, laser attacks, and even...
Beyond the Crash: Can the Tejas Program Recover Its Export Momentum?
The recent crash of India's Tejas fighter jet at the Dubai Airshow has raised concerns about the future of the aircraft, which has been...
Japan Will Lose More Than It Gains by Exploiting the Taiwan Issue
Because of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s statements in the Diet regarding the Taiwan issue, the already fragile China–Japan relationship has deteriorated rapidly. China...
Iran’s Energy Crisis and Tehran’s Strategic Turn to Russia and China
Following a summer of widespread blackouts and record heat, and in the wake of June military strikes by Israel and the U.S. on its...