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Magyar Tries to Rebuild the Visegrád Group
Hungary’s new Prime Minister, Peter Magyar, made his first foreign trip to Poland. This trip is not a reflection of ideological unity, but rather a
Ebola Outbreak and Delayed Detection by the U.S.
At least 50 are dead due to a new Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, and the U.S. was the last to hear about it. This
Can Iran Control Internet Cables in the Gulf?
We’ve previously discussed the vulnerabilities of global internet infrastructure, but today we’ll focus on subsea data cables in the Persian Gulf. Global data traffic depends
Civita di Bagnoregio: A Microcosm of Italy
Civita is living proof that places facing decline can adapt and overcome by drawing on their unique identity. This hilltop town-turned-tourist destination is a microcosm
The U.S. Gets a Taste of Corruption
Trump is no stranger to helping out his cronies, but this new settlement that creates a $1.8 billion fund to compensate conservatives allegedly targeted by
Taking Naval Options Away from China
There were some recent tests in the Philippines involving the Japanese Type-88 anti-ship missile system and the U.S. Typhon launcher. These truck-mounted systems can move
Latvia’s Political Flux Caused by Drones
Latvia’s government is in flux following the firing of the defense minister, his party leaving the coalition, and the prime minister resigning. All of this
Cuba Faces a Humanitarian Crisis
Collapsing fuel supplies have left Cuba with a severe energy and humanitarian crisis. While a single Russian fuel shipment bought them some time, with the
Is Now a Good Time for China to Invade Taiwan?
With the U.S. distracted (and depleted) by the Iran War, should China seize this opportunity to invade Taiwan? While it appears the stars are aligning
Using U.S. Energy as Leverage
Trade relations between the U.S. and Europe are on the fritz. The latest in all the noise is the suggestion that the U.S. could restrict
Impacts on the U.S. Power Grid from the Iran War
The U.S. is relatively insulated from the conflict in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, since it’s a net exporter of nearly
Iran Diplomacy Has Yet to Begin
The administration’s centralized and personalized approach to foreign relations has collapsed U.S. diplomacy across multiple fronts, including stalled Iran talks, poor relations with allies, and
So You Want to Break Iran…
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has forced Iran to get creative with its oil storage. Iran hasn’t been able to get its oil
Will the Swiss Cap Their Population?
On June 14, Switzerland will vote on a referendum to cap its population at 10 million. Current projections don’t put the Swiss population crossing that
This Ain’t Your Father’s Tanker War
No, the U.S. can’t escort tankers in the Persian Gulf today as it did during the 1980s Tanker War. Back in the 80s, the U.S.
Welcome to Captain Phillips’ Nightmare
Captain Phillips is shaking in his boots because piracy is returning to the high seas, specifically in the Red Sea and off the Horn of