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Loose Talk in a Nuclear Age: The Case for Rhetorical Restraint and Diplomacy
There is an old wartime maxim—dating to the First World War—that “loose lips sink ships.” It warned American sailors and civilians alike that careless...
The Paradox of Powerlessness: Why Middle East Oil No Longer Commands Global Panic
In June 2025, when Israel launched a major air strike against Iranian nuclear facilities and Iran retaliated with missile strikes on Israeli cities, the...
The ‘Silicon Drain’: When US Tech Sovereignty Erodes Taiwan’s Shield
Strategic planners in the Indo-Pacific region will likely face an unsettling week after the latest reports. The Trump administration is making its way through...
The Reluctant Hegemon: China’s Strategic Rejection of Global Currency Primacy
Ever since the 2008 global financial crisis, a popular narrative has assumed that China’s rise will inevitably push the Chinese yuan (Renminbi, RMB) to...
It’s the Oil, Stupid!
For over a decade, the United States has claimed that its conflict with Venezuela revolves around narcotics, corruption, and authoritarianism. The official narrative states...
China – Europe’s “Ally” Amid Stalemate?
The Rise of China
Since the period of reform under Deng Xiaoping, China has steadily strengthened its global influence. When Xi Jinping came to power,...
Digital Battlefield: The Urgency of Indonesia in Establishing a National Cyber Command
The international community has now entered a new phase of strategic competition that no longer relies solely on conventional military strength. The digital space...
Africapitalism: A New Developmental Path or Just Polished Neoliberalism?
For decades, Africa’s development narrative has been outsourced from donors, consultants, and imported growth models. But a quiet rebellion is underway. Africapitalism, a philosophy...
Free Starlink in Sumatra as Soft Power Diplomacy
Recently in Sumatra, Indonesia, there have been major landslides and flash floods that have caused extensive damage in affected areas such as Aceh, North...
How The US–Australian Critical Minerals Deal Reframes the Future of Pacific Supply Chains
“Our land abounds in nature’s gifts of beauty, rich and rare. Advance Australia fair.” Australia’s national anthem spells it plainly. The southern land is...