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Why Taiwan May Reverse its Nuclear Phase-Out
Taiwan just shut down its last nuclear power station, marking the end of a decades-long fight to abandon atomic energy. But a growing energy crisis may force the island to reverse course.Alexander C. Kaufman · 20 Oct 2025 · 14 min read
The Unrepentant Chancellor: the Toxic Legacy of Angela Merkel (Opinion)
In a controversial interview, Angela Merkel suggested that Poland and the Baltic states contributed to Russia's invasion of Ukraine — reigniting fury over her legacy of appeasement toward Moscow.Kyle Moran · 13 Oct 2025 · 15 min read
The Trump Doctrine
From the Caribbean to the Middle East, the Trump administration's use of military strikes to pursue its objectives has revealed a new and aggressive foreign policy doctrine.William B. Lipscomb · 6 Oct 2025 · 10 min read
The Buried Treasure of the South China Sea
The South China Sea is not just a geopolitical flashpoint — beneath its contested waters lie vast reserves of oil, gas, and marine resources driving one of the most dangerous territorial disputes on Earth.William B. Lipscomb · 29 Sept 2025 · 20 min read
Weaponising Quants: Can math make you a better war fighter?
As global defense spending surges and nations shift toward near-peer competition, quantitative analysis and AI are reshaping how militaries fight and plan for war.Tiago Machado · 18 Sept 2025 · 14 min readShowing 65 of 65