Private military companies (PMC) have emerged as influential actors in Africa’s security landscape, operating at the nexus of state sovereignty, governance, and conflict resolution. This article examines the historical evolution, contemporary roles, and policy implications of PMC involvement
As Seychelles approaches its 2025 elections, the nation faces a critical test of its democratic resilience and geopolitical agility. This article examines the interplay of domestic progress and external pressures shaping its future. While Seychelles has emerged as a democratic bright spot in Africa,
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This article introduces the “Vajra Doctrine”—a comprehensive strategic calculus shaping a future US administration’s assertive support for India against Pakistan within a broader China containment strategy. Named after Indra’s indestructible thunderbolt in Hindu
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This article examines Ukraine’s evolving foreign policy role conceptions through the lens of national identity and sovereignty formation under external threat. Focusing on four critical stages—from post-Soviet independence to the 2022 full-scale Russian invasion—it argues that
This article analyzes Russia’s evolving strategy to assert control over the Northern Sea Route (NSR) and consolidate its geopolitical, economic, and military dominance in the Arctic. Following its 2022 invasion of Ukraine and subsequent global isolation, Moscow intensified its Arctic
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Operational decisions have resulted in tactical shortfalls at US remote sites throughout the Pacific, misaligning these outposts with strategic priorities in the context of great-power competition. A case study of Wake Island Airfield illustrates the challenges faced today, drawing parallels with
Washington, in seeking to contain China’s rise, may be cultivating its next competitor: Japan. As the United States encourages Tokyo to assume greater regional responsibilities, the unspoken risk emerges—what happens when the apprentice surpasses the master? With China and North Korea
China has developed the world’s most expansive diplomatic network, underpinned by a strategy of “deep bench” diplomatic strength: deploying highly trained, flexible delegations across a growing array of multilateral and bilateral forums. This article explores how Beijing combines
Geoengineering—the deliberate modification of atmospheric and environmental conditions—presents both a potential strategic tool and a significant security challenge, particularly in the Indo-Pacific. Rising temperatures, extreme weather, and sea-level rise threaten regional stability,
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The United States has ceded control of the Arctic narrative to foreign actors, undermining its own defense and security posture. Most notably, China has infiltrated core institutions—universities, think tanks, and even Department of Defense regional centers—executing gray-zone operations
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its simultaneous militarization of the Arctic underscores a strategic shift NATO can no longer ignore. The Arctic, long viewed as a cooperative frontier, is emerging as a geopolitical hotspot rich in resources and vital shipping lanes. The Arctic Council,
This proposal presents a framework for the voluntary integration of Greenland into the United States, ensuring self-determination while addressing economic, political, and strategic considerations. It outlines a transition period where Greenland would function as an Associated Territory, maintaining
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Guatemala stands at a crossroads, besieged by transnational drug trafficking, uncontrolled migration, and the relentless grip of violent street gangs. Weak institutions and systemic corruption erode governance, fueling public disillusionment. The election of President Bernardo Arévalo signaled a
The proliferation of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) has reshaped industries ranging from logistics to public safety, demanding rigorous pilot training and strategic equipment selection. This study applies the hybrid SWARA-MOORA-3NAG decision-making model to identify the most suitable drones for
In the relentless march of human progress, space has become the newest domain of geopolitical contestation. This article makes a bold case for Brazil to rise from regional power to strategic space actor by establishing a Brazilian Space Force in the foreseeable future. It dissects the global shift
Hezbollah has transformed South America's Tri-Border Area into a lucrative hub for financing its global operations. Exploiting weak state institutions, corruption, and porous borders, the group launders money through illicit trade, drug trafficking, and extortion, fueling its militant activities
Taiwan stands increasingly isolated. As of May 2025, only 12 nations maintain formal diplomatic ties with Taipei, while Beijing relentlessly pressures governments to sever recognition. Yet in the heart of South America, Paraguay defies China’s economic and diplomatic coercion, standing as
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This article examines how integrated deterrence, multi-domain operations, and emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI)—are reshaping US defense strategy in an era of complex and evolving threats. As adversaries enhance their military capabilities and exploit
Recent nuclear threats from the Russian Federation and North Korea, amid rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula and in the Ukraine–Russia conflict, remind the international community that nuclear, chemical, biological, and radiological weapons remain serious threats in the hands of hostile
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