This article argues that the United States is committing a strategic blunder by downgrading its diplomatic, informational, and military presence in Africa at the precise moment the continent has become a central arena for great-power competition. While America retreats, China and Russia execute a
Libya's post‑Gaddafi fracture into rival eastern and western power centers presents a critical test case for American statecraft in managing regional instability. This article examines whether Libya's reunification remains achievable amid entrenched political divisions, competing foreign
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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Before the 1979 Iranian Revolution, Iran was a cornerstone ally of the West, with the United States as its chief arms supplier. The revolution, ensuing arms embargoes, and eight years of war with Iraq left Tehran’s air force hollowed and incapable of sustaining suppression of enemy air
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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Three decades of post–Cold War complacency left NATO and Europe with a defense‑industrial base optimized for peacetime efficiency rather than wartime endurance. Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine exposed critical vulnerabilities, revealing that Western stockpiles, production capacity, and
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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This article analyzes China’s evolving airpower posture across the Western Indian Ocean, highlighting how Beijing couples infrastructure investment and defense partnerships to expand its regional influence. While China’s most substantial aviation ties center on proximate or
This article analyzes the growing strategic significance of the US–Mongolia defense partnership within the evolving Indo‑Pacific and Eurasian security environment. Positioned between China and Russia, Mongolia is not a passive buffer state but an active democratic partner leveraging its
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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This article reexamines the strategic rationale, feasibility, and risks of deploying a layered homeland missile defense architecture—termed “Golden Dome”—modeled after Israel’s Iron Dome but scaled for the continental United States. It explores the proposal through the
Alberta’s hypothetical secession from Canada—unlikely but strategically consequential—would reshape the security architecture of North America. As the anchor of key NORAD basing, air‑defense infrastructure, and the continent’s largest foreign energy supply, an independent
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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This article offers a historical-comparative analysis of the People’s Republic of China’s engagement with Mexico and Brazil, tracing early migration, trade, and diplomatic ties to modern strategic partnerships. It argues that China’s expanding influence in Latin
China’s expanding presence in the Atlantic—through the Belt and Road Initiative, port development, and military diplomacy—threatens US security and regional influence. By leveraging commercial projects, debt financing, and dual-use infrastructure, the People’s Republic of
This article analyzes the 1964 mission of Argentine Air Force Commodore Carlos Torcuato de Alvear to South Vietnam, situating his observations within Argentina’s Cold War strategic posture and its growing concern with revolutionary warfare. Through direct exposure to counterinsurgency
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
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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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