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Missiles with Iranian flags on them

The Iran War Approaches a Tipping Point

The Iran war is approaching a painful tipping point this week. Global energy flows remain in a chokehold, and economic conditions are worsening worldwide. This
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An unmanned Underwater vehicle drone about to be dropped into the ocean | Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unmanned_underwater_vehicle#/media/File:Unmanned_Underwater_Vehicle_operations_130605-N-AZ907-046.jpg

Underwater Drones and the Future of Naval Warfare

Drones have been all the rage in the Ukraine War, and they will continue to be one of the primary topics of warfare in the
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Petrochemical plant

America’s Leg Up on Petrochemicals

The Iran War has caused a massive disruption in global petrochemical production. Since most of the world relies on oil-derived naptha, the ~12 million barrels/day
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The Return of Kremlin Terrorism

During the Cold War, Soviet intelligence agencies actively sponsored or even created terror cells throughout Europe. A recent mass shooting event in Ukraine suggest a
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Photo of Italian Parliament

Italy Gives Trump the Cold Shoulder

Trump’s chaotic and isolated approach to the Iran War has caused rifts between the U.S. and many of its closest European allies. Topping that list
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Satellite view of north american lights and energy

Iran War Winners and Losers: North American Energy

As Persian Gulf and Russian exports collapse, global prices will rise, which should benefit the U.S. and Canada. However, if exports are halted to keep
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A bay in Guam

Guam and the Practical Impact of Climate Change

I normally do not attempt to link climate change to local events, but current storms in the central Pacific demand we take a fresh look.
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Viktor Orbán and President Trump at the White House | Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viktor_Orb%C3%A1n#/media/File:Visit_of_Prime_Minister_Viktor_Orban_of_Hungary_at_the_White_House,_Friday,_November_7,_2025_-_29.jpg

A New Era in Hungary: Orbán Gets the Boot

A new era is beginning in Hungary. A blowout in the latest election has removed Viktor Orbán from power and ushered in a new government
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Bring On the Jet Fuel Shortages

Even if the Iran ceasefire holds, the world already has a months-long jet fuel shortage baked in. So, start saving for those summer vacation flights.
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President Tump with a MAGA face mask over his mouth

MAGA – Breaking Up Is Hard

When Marjorie Taylor Greene, Tucker Carlson, and Alex Jones all turn on Trump on the same day…it’s worth looking into. These figures have all suckled
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A desert full of sand

China Tries to Build Sand Bases, Again

China is out building sand castles again in the South China Sea, and I bet you can guess how it’s going to end. They’re trying
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A US aircraft carrier floating in water with dark storms behind

The Blockade of Iran Begins

The blockade of Iran has officially begun. The first day was a bit slow, but this remains a monumental move by the U.S. The most
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Globe shot of energy hubs

The Energy Crisis: Downstream Impacts

The global energy crisis has moved from theoretical to very real. As the last shipments sent before the war begin to arrive, we are now
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Trump Goes on a Firing Spree

Just because Trump is finally purging some of his administration doesn’t mean that the problems are going away. The core issue still exists: Trump prioritizes
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Toy soldiers advance across a map with an Iranian flag in the foreground

Winners and Losers of the Iran War: Ukraine and Russia

The Iran war has slashed oil exports from the Persian Gulf, creating a global supply shortage that’s just starting to hit markets. As prices are
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Globe with the World Trade Organization logo

The End of the WTO

A cornerstone of modern globalization, the World Trade Organization (WTO), is collapsing. Following the Cold War, the post-WWII system needed a legal system to enforce
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