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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
Why U.S. Deployments in Germany Matter
Relations between the U.S. and Germany are quickly deteriorating. German Chancellor Merz has criticized the U.S. for lacking a coherent negotiation strategy. President Trump responded
Markets Flash Back to the Past
Before you get too excited, NO, I’m not giving away any financial advice. However, whatever the global markets are doing right now doesn’t match the
El Jardinero Gets Trimmed by Mexican Authorities
Mexican authorities have arrested Audias Flores Silva (aka El Jardinero…not the scariest nickname I’ve heard), a senior figure in the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. El
Russia Tucks Tail in Mali
The Russians are getting the boot from the Sahel, and it’s all thanks to an unusual alliance between Tuareg separatists and a local branch of
Japanese Weapons Are Open for Export
Japan has lifted its long-standing restriction on exporting weapons. This will bring some fresh dynamism to the global defense industry, specifically in naval manufacturing and
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.