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America’s Navy Is Winning Battles and Losing the Maritime Order

June 15, 2026

This analysis explores the critical disconnect between American naval superiority and the declining stability of the global maritime order. Despite massive expenditures, the U.S. fleet struggles with coercive asymmetric threats and a structural lack of domestic industrial capacity. The piece argues that reactive, ad hoc responses are insufficient to counter systemic vulnerabilities and the rise of China’s maritime infrastructure, necessitating a comprehensive strategic framework to address the realities of modern maritime disorder.

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Trump’s Civilizational Rhetoric Is Fracturing the Very West It Claims to Defend

June 13, 2026

This article examines the rise of “civilizationalism” as a guiding doctrine in American foreign policy and the resulting strain on the traditional Western alliance. By analyzing the historical parallels to late-stage imperial Rome and the fracturing of multilateral commitments, we discuss how the shift toward identity-based rhetoric—rather than civic or interest-based diplomacy—is accelerating a global transition toward an “American-minus-one” international system, where key partners increasingly seek stability and trade arrangements outside of Washington’s influence.

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America’s Empire of Bases Is Starting to Cost Its Hosts Too Much

June 5, 2026

This analysis examines the growing strategic liability of the U.S. “empire of bases” in the Middle East. As the ongoing conflict with Iran reveals the vulnerability of host-nation infrastructure—exemplified by the devastating June 3 attack on Kuwait International Airport—we explore how the proliferation of low-cost, high-impact drone and missile technologies has fundamentally inverted the security guarantee the U.S. once provided. We assess whether the increasing risk of hosting U.S. forces will lead to a systemic denial of access, potentially forcing a retraction of American global reach and fundamentally altering the future of U.S. military power.

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Turkey Is Building the Military Network Iran Could Never Assemble

June 2, 2026

This analysis examines Turkey’s ambitious regional military strategy as demonstrated at the EFES-2026 exercise. By hosting troops from across North Africa and the Levant—including previously fractured Libyan factions and Syria’s newly reconstituted army—Ankara is moving beyond the proxy-based influence models of the past. We explore how Turkey is leveraging its institutional legitimacy and NATO status to formalize a durable military network, effectively creating a new strategic reality in the Middle East that challenges Israeli security planning and reshapes the regional balance of power.

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Ukraine’s Grinding War Is Slowly Turning Against Russia

June 1, 2026

As of June 1, 2026, the war in Ukraine is characterized by intensified aerial bombardment and long-range drone strikes, deepening the cycle of destruction. With diplomatic efforts stalled and both Moscow and Kyiv prioritizing battlefield gains over concessions, the conflict has settled into a high-intensity stalemate. This report examines the current military landscape, the impact of mid-range strike campaigns on logistics, and the growing divide between U.S.-led pressure for a swift resolution and the European commitment to a sustained, deterrence-based approach to Russian aggression.

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Why Europe Should Cofinance US Defense Enablers

May 27, 2026

This analysis argues for a structured cofinancing model between Europe and the United States to address persistent shortfalls in high-end military enablers, such as secure command networks and advanced intelligence. By formalizing these investments, allies can maintain credible deterrence against regional threats while optimizing resources across a multipolar global landscape.

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Xi and Putin Unite Against Golden Dome at Beijing Summit

May 20, 2026

This analysis explores the strategic consolidation between Moscow and Beijing during the recent Beijing summit, where both leaders condemned the U.S. “Golden Dome” missile defense initiative. As energy ties deepen—driven by the disruptions of the ongoing Iran war—we examine how this anti-hegemonic alignment seeks to reshape the global security architecture while highlighting the growing structural asymmetry of the Russia-China relationship.

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Why US Pressure Keeps Pushing Moscow and Beijing Closer

May 20, 2026

This analysis explores the resilience of the Sino-Russian partnership, arguing that Western pressure has inadvertently solidified their cooperation. By examining the shift from ideological alignment to a partnership built on shared threats—and analyzing the failure of recent U.S. “wedge strategies”—we highlight why Moscow and Beijing view their collaboration as an indispensable strategic necessity, even amidst growing economic asymmetries and localized frictions.

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Putin’s 25th Visit to China Tests Beijing’s Balancing Act

May 19, 2026

This article analyzes Vladimir Putin’s 25th presidential visit to China, arriving immediately after Donald Trump’s departure from Beijing. While the leaders target energy deals like the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline, the summit highlights China’s strategic tightrope walk as an indispensable power broker managing ties with both Washington and Moscow.

A silhouette of a crumbling Statue of Liberty against a setting sun, symbolizing national decline.

Why American Power Is Eroding From Within

May 15, 2026

This article argues that America’s greatest vulnerabilities lie in fiscal overstretch and a reliance on force over diplomacy. By prioritizing foreign interventions while domestic infrastructure and political institutions erode, Washington risks long-term instability. The piece advocates for strategic restraint and internal reinvestment to restore sustainable global leadership and national health.

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Iran War Accelerates Multipolar World Order

May 15, 2026

The recent confrontation involving Iran marks a turning point in global geopolitics, accelerating the transition toward a multipolar order. This analysis explores how strained transatlantic ties, the rise of non-Western economic networks, and new metrics of technological strength are redefining influence, proving that unilateral action faces increasing limits in 2026.

Karaganov’s Nuclear Gambit: Russia’s Hawkish Voice Grows Louder

May 5, 2026

Sergey Karaganov is intensifying his call for a radical overhaul of Russia’s nuclear strategy following the expiration of the New START treaty. His May 2026 proposals advocate for offensive deterrence, resumed nuclear testing, and targeting European centers, reflecting a dangerous shift in Moscow’s rhetoric toward global escalation and strategic compellence.

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America’s Navy Is Winning Battles and Losing the Maritime Order

Trump’s Civilizational Rhetoric Is Fracturing the Very West It Claims to Defend

America’s Empire of Bases Is Starting to Cost Its Hosts Too Much

Turkey Is Building the Military Network Iran Could Never Assemble

Ukraine’s Grinding War Is Slowly Turning Against Russia

Why Europe Should Cofinance US Defense Enablers

Xi and Putin Unite Against Golden Dome at Beijing Summit

Why US Pressure Keeps Pushing Moscow and Beijing Closer

Putin’s 25th Visit to China Tests Beijing’s Balancing Act

Why American Power Is Eroding From Within

Iran War Accelerates Multipolar World Order

Karaganov’s Nuclear Gambit: Russia’s Hawkish Voice Grows Louder

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