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Ukraine Starts Cracking Open the Occupied Territories

Russia’s logistical nightmare in Crimea is just beginning. With Ukrainian strikes ramping up throughout Russian-held Crimea, Russian authorities have suspended civilian fuel sales since new
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Nukes for All! (But Finland First)

Finland knows all too well what a confrontation with Russia would mean. So, the Finns are preparing… As traditional security guarantees begin to fall apart
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The End of NATO

The Trump administration has said that it is now policy to not send meaningful reinforcements to Europe in case of a military conflict. Most notably,
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The Reality of the Global Energy Situation

We are still in the midst of a supply disruption of historical magnitude that will not reverse when the bullets stop. Prefer to read the
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The Future of Drone Tech: Russian Scale

While Ukraine has dominated drone innovation, Russia’s been able to mass-produce proven drone systems at a scale that Ukraine cannot match. The Russians have also
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Artist's illustration of the FCAS aircraft in flight, after the project as of 2022 | Photo by Wikimeda Commons: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Future_Combat_Air_System#/media/File:SCAF_NGF-523616-P-BEF36-987.jpg

France and Germany’s Fighter Jet Program (FCAS) Is Dead

The joint French and German Future Combat Air System (FCAS), a next-generation fighter jet project, has collapsed. Between conflicting national priorities and countless disagreements, the
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Will Ukraine Make a Play on Crimea?

Crimea has become one of the most important fronts in the war in Ukraine. Both the Russians and Ukrainians see Crimea as strategically essential, and
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We Have a Peace Deal! Sort of…

It looks like we finally have a peace deal between Iran and the U.S. (and maybe Israel). Neither side can agree on the terms, so
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DHS Gets Funding… A Lot of Funding

ICE and DHS just got approved for a new funding package that expands resources for immigration enforcement and border security. My primary concern is the
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Cattle in Texas grazing

Screwworms Take a Bite Out of Texas’ Beef Industry

The return of the New World screwworm is threatening the U.S. cattle industry, especially in Texas. Typically, this would have been detected early on by
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Monument of hammers raised in North Korea

China No Longer Controls North Korea

To simply call North Korea a Chinese puppet state doesn’t capture the complexity of that relationship. To fully understand it, we must look back at
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The Future of Drone Tech: Hybrid Drones

A new drone has appeared on the scene in the Ukraine War. This hybrid drone blends the precision and control of FPV quadcopters with the
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A Massive Energy Break Coming Soon

We’re slipping closer and closer to a major oil supply crunch. With the Persian Gulf still shut in, global inventories almost depleted, and threats to
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Armenian Election Signals It’s Done with Russia

Armenia has long depended on Russia for just about everything, from energy to security, and even broader economic integration. However, the weekend election results in
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Insulating the President with Loyalists

It looks like we have a new acting Director of National Intelligence, Bill Pulte. You may know his name as he’s both a housing executive
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The Future of Drone Tech: Naval Launch Platforms

Naval drone warfare is nothing new, but the Ukrainians are now finding ways to spice up the Sea Babies and MAGURA drones. Ukraine is using
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