Ericka Feusier
Ericka Feusier is an American freelance writer focused on the Middle East and U.S. relations with Europe and the Indo-Pacific. Her work centers on policy analysis and international reporting. Views expressed are her own.
The Strategic Flaws and Fiscal Excess of the Proposed ‘Trump Class’ Battleships
Executive plans for a new “Trump class” battleship, led by the USS Defiant, have sparked sharp opposition from defense analysts. With costs projected at $23 billion, critics warn that concentrating firepower into massive surface targets is an outdated, financially wasteful strategy compared to agile, autonomous naval defenses.
The Strategic Cost of Diverting Pacific Forces to the Middle East
As the US military redirects naval assets and personnel from the Indo-Pacific to the Middle East, strategic vacuums are opening across Asia. Leaving the Pacific without active aircraft carrier strike groups alarms regional allies and signals operational constraints that adversaries like China and North Korea are keen to exploit.
How the ‘NAZA’ Documentary Forces a Reckoning in Israeli Society
The impending release of the controversial documentary “NAZA” by Rachel Szor and Yuval Abraham has sparked intense public debate in Israel. By featuring soldier testimonies that reveal the reality of military operations in Gaza, the film breaks a long-standing consensus of silence and forces society to confront uncomfortable truths.
Evaluating the Israeli Election Landscape and the Rise of Gadi Eisenkot
As 38 parties submit candidate lists for Israel’s upcoming Knesset elections, former military chief Gadi Eisenkot has emerged as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s main contender. However, despite sharp personal contrasts and far-right coalition infighting, analysts emphasize that both leaders share identical military and territorial objectives.
Defending American Infrastructure Against Growing Cyber Vulnerabilities
Chinese and Iranian state-sponsored cyberattacks are increasingly compromising vital US infrastructure, from government agencies to water utilities. With AI accelerating these threats, experts warn that reactionary measures are no longer enough and urge comprehensive structural reforms, private-sector partnerships, and stronger diplomatic deterrence.
Analyzing the Rhetoric of Decline and Domestic Policy Realities
Executive leaders blame political opponents and immigrants for national decline, but analysts argue domestic policies are the true cause. Environmental rollbacks, reduced public health funding, and aggressive tariffs are raising costs and widening wealth inequality across the country.
Why the American Military Faces an Attrition Trap
Western defense doctrines face a critical challenge as modern warfare shifts toward prolonged attrition. Despite economic advantages, advanced militaries struggle with industrial bottlenecks, rapid missile consumption, and transparent battlefields. To avoid perpetual conflict, policymakers must abandon hopes of swift victories and rebuild deep industrial and strategic endurance.
Why Israel Will Not Abandon the Gaza Occupation
Diplomatic frameworks proposing a military withdrawal from Gaza consistently fail due to entrenched domestic incentives. Driven by upcoming elections and radical coalition partners, political leaders prioritize territorial control over peace. Without real international pressure, economic proposals only mask an indefinite status quo of military occupation and humanitarian crisis.
The End of American Military Guardianship in the Gulf
American military guardianship in the Gulf is coming to an end as Washington steps back from direct intervention. Facing new regional conflicts and indefensible bases, Middle Eastern nations must replace outdated foreign security reliance with an inclusive, locally driven diplomatic framework and resolve core political issues to secure lasting peace.
The Artificial Intelligence Battle Dividing Washington and Beijing
A sharp divide in artificial intelligence strategy is taking shape between Washington and Beijing. While American policymakers prioritize export restrictions and capability ceilings, China is distributing low-cost, open-weights tools across the Global South. This growing friction forces developing nations to choose between expensive Western models and accessible Eastern alternatives.
How Ankara Uses Energy Networks to Maximize Geopolitical Leverage
By combining natural gas pipelines, LNG deals, and cross-border power grids, Turkey is evolving from a simple transit route into a regional energy hub. From supplying power to Syria to connecting Gulf resources to Europe, Ankara leverages infrastructure to build political influence while navigating complex European regulatory requirements.