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Aftermath of Israeli strike at the IRIB building. Photo by wikimedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran%E2%80%93Israel_war#/media/File:Attack_on_IRIB's_Live_News_Broadcasting_Studio_07.jpg

Israel’s Uncertain Endgame in Iran

Israel and Iran are still in the thick of an air war, which is really their only option given the several countries between them. But
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An F16 Fighter jet

The Revolution in Military Affairs: Weapons Sales

Our series on the revolution in military affairs continues with the geopolitics of weapons sales. Why does Europe buy US weapons? And will they continue
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Attacks by Israeli Air Force in Tehran. Photo by Wikimedia: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a0/Pictures_of_the_Israeli_attack_on_Tehran_1_Mehr_%282%29.jpg

What is Israel’s Victory Condition in Iran?

Israel and Iran are still going at it, but things have not significantly escalated. Here’s a breakdown of the situation and what could come next.
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Oil Markets Aren’t Worried About Iran

With everything going on between Israel and Iran right now, I know what you’re thinking – it’s time to run to Costco and fill up
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Photo of attacks on Tehran by Israel in June 2025 targeting top military officials. Photo by Wikimedia Commons: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9e/Destroyed_buildings_as_aftermath_of_2025_Israeli_attack_on_some_areas_in_Tehran_23_Tasnim.jpg

Israel Launches Attack on Iranian Nuclear Sites

Israel has launched a significant military campaign against Iran, primarily targeting nuclear facilities. Let’s break down the targets, impacts, and what’s coming. A handful of
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Watch This Number for Recession Indicators

Everyone, get your calendars out and draw a big red circle around July. Why? Because a recession could be coming. The tariff war caused a
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Photo of soldiers at the California 2025 ICE protests. Image by Wikimedia commons: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f4/Los_Angeles_riots_-_June_2025_-_20250613.jpg

Trump Calls in the Marines for California’s Protests

Anyone remember that 2011 movie called Battle Los Angeles? It’s beginning to look a lot like that again, just with a different kind of aliens
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The Revolution in Military Affairs: Series Intro

Today, we’re launching into our new series on the future of military affairs. Before we get into what is coming, let’s first discuss what past
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Musk swings the "Chainsaw for Bureaucracy" at CPAC 2025. From wikimedia commons: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Department_of_Government_Efficiency#/media/File:Elon_Musk_(54349592271).jpg

Musk Pulls the Carpet Out from Under DOGE

The leader of DOGE (aka Elon Musk) has fallen from grace with President Trump and the rest of the agency is crumbling behind him. So,
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Photo of Trump and Musk inside the Oval Office taken from Wikimedia Commons: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/82/President_Trump_participates_in_a_press_conference_with_departing_DOGE_adviser_Elon_Musk_%28cropped%29.jpg

Trouble in MAGA Paradise

America’s “favorite” couple is breaking up…and doing so very publicly. I guess there just wasn’t enough room for two egotistical divas in the relationship. The
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Should the US Military Invade Mexico?

With rising violence in Mexico, is it time that the US military steps in? To quote Michael Scott, “No God please no!” The spike in
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The Demographic Crisis in Russia

The Russian demographic crisis is worsening. So, let’s look at the long-term structural, social, and economic problems, as well as some of the more recent
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Donald Trump and Xi Jinping at the G20 Summit

Finally, Some Clarity on US-China Relations

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s…some long-awaited clarity on US-China relations. Here are the two major developments that we’re tracking and what they mean
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What’s Up with the Middle East: Saudi Oil Slips

Oil has been the secret sauce for the Middle East for ages, but that’s beginning to change. The Chinese are now the top importer and
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Ukraine Strikes Russian Strategic Bombers

Ukraine just did more to enhance American national security than any country since 1945. Here’s what went down… Prefer to read the transcript? Click here
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Newspaper photo of President Donald Trump

Coping Mechanisms 101: The “TACO” Trade

I won’t ramble on about Trump’s chaotic trade policy because you’re all aware of that. However, there are some interesting updates to share. After most
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