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China’s Grey-Zone Tactics Are Reshaping the South China Sea
Over the past two decades, Southeast Asia has faced a conflict that is no longer overt but has left behind a trail of escalating...
Should Canada Become a “Porcupine State”? Why the Idea Has Not Emerged Before and Why It Matters Now
People often perceive Canada's defense posture as closely aligned with the United States and integrated into continental and alliance structures such as NORAD and...
How Would Venezuela’s Military Fight a US Invasion?
U. S. President Donald Trump announced that the airspace above and around Venezuela should be seen as fully closed. This statement comes as the...
Europe must step out of the shadow
“Nothing grows in the shadow of great trees,” said the sculptor Constantin Brâncuși when he left his master, Rodin. He wasn’t rebelling for rebellion’s...
The Saudi Gambit: An F-35 Domino Effect in the Gulf
Amid regional tensions and just two months after the Saudi-Pakistan Mutual Defense pact (SMDA) on September 17, 2025, the sale of 48 F‑35 fighter...
Blood and Resources: How Great Powers Get Rich on Civil War
In the world’s most fragile states, war is no longer merely a political tragedy, it is an economic opportunity for those positioned to profit....
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...