Mosaic Resilience: Iran and the New Art of Decentralized Attrition
The decapitation strikes of 28 February 2026 were intended as the decisive culmination of a long-dominant Western doctrine: eliminate senior…
Why the U.S. Must Exit the Iran War
The United States’ continued military engagement in Iran is not simply a tactical miscalculation. It is a profound strategic error…
The Quiet Machinery Behind Dennis Coyle’s Return
The safe return of Dennis Coyle to the United States this week is something worth pausing for, even in a…
Inside China’s Military Purges
China’s military purges have now reached into the ranks of its scientific elite, signaling that Xi Jinping’s campaign is less…
The End of Aid as Charity
Under the current Donald Trump administration, the United States is not merely cutting foreign aid or trimming its contributions to…
The Fault Lines That End Modern Wars
People frequently assume that the wars are won or lost on the battlefield. Armies advance, enemies retreat, and one side…
When Allies Sit Out : NATO’s Refusal Is a Test of American Leadership, Not Its Limits
There’s a certain melodrama in the way observers have reacted to NATO’s refusal to join the United States in its…
Saving Forests, Securing the Planet
Environmental and forestry protection is a very important issue today. Forests are being cut down at an alarming rate, and…
U.S.-Iran at the Brink: Why Diplomacy Matters
U.S.-Iran relations have entered a highly dangerous period. What used to be a cold ideological rivalry between the two countries…
How the Epstein Scandal Threatens Institutional Credibility
Democracies rarely collapse in spectacular fashion. They do not usually fall when laws are broken or when scandals erupt. Democracies…
