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Panama Boots China from the Canal

Panama has taken control of the port facilities previously run by a Chinese company after the courts ruled the original contracts were secured through bribes.
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Strike Targeting Problems in Ukraine

The U.S. is pressuring Ukraine to avoid striking specific Russian energy infrastructure. As you could imagine, this all has to do with American economic interests.
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The Iran War: Interceptors and a Costly Mistake

Attacks have intensified, with Iranian drone and missile strikes heading towards the Arab Gulf states. Many of these states rely on costly U.S. interceptors, and
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Buying Time With Drugs

I hate to say it, but we still haven’t located the fountain of youth. Unfortunately, that means there’s no current medical breakthrough that will meaningfully
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The U.S. Inches Towards Iran Conflict

U.S. strikes against Iran appear imminent, with two aircraft carriers being positioned in the Persian Gulf. Trump has presented Iran with negotiation terms that would
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China’s Alleged Nuclear Test

The Trump administration has accused China of conducting a small nuclear test in 2020. The claim is that a seismic event was detected in Western
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U.S. Boots on the Ground in Nigeria

Following the Christmas Day U.S. airstrike on a jihadist target in northern Nigeria, the U.S. has deployed 100 troops, more so advisors, to train local
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Ukraine Goes on the Offensive

Starlink cut service to Russian forces along the front line, leaving these troops largely isolated. Ukraine has taken advantage of the situation by launching localized
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The Ukraine War, Drones, and Starlink (Bonus Video)

Drones now account for the majority of casualties in the Ukraine War. One of the innovations that has allowed Russia to improve strike range is
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Finding Rare Earths in Japanese Mud

Japan has identified a large rare earth deposit of its own, but it’s not going to change global supply dynamics. Here’s the situation. Rare earths
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Armenia’s Not Getting Off the Struggle Bus Just Yet

Armenia’s landlocked position between Turkey, Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran has left Yerevan with few good options in the post-Soviet world. Armenia is one of Eurasia’s
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Cuba Is Running Out of Time

Since the U.S. shut down Venezuelan oil exports, Cuba has been sliding towards a severe energy crisis. Cuba is being cut off from its alternative
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The Gordie Howe Bridge under construction | Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

I’ve Got This Bridge to Sell You…

The Canadians built and financed a new bridge connecting Detroit and Ontario, but now Trump wants his 50%. The bridge in question is the Gordie
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India Takes on the Shadow Fleet (Bonus Video)

India’s navy has begun seizing shadow fleet tankers in its exclusive economic zone. If India continues down this path, other countries will likely join the
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The U.S. Navy Goes Down Under

The U.S. is turning to the Aussies for some help with stationing four American submarines at Stirling in a hedge against potential future conflicts with
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Japan Sees the Writing on the Wall

Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party just won a two-thirds majority in the lower house. This gives Prime Minister Takaichi a rare personal mandate and practically
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