The reported U.S. effort to promote the F-35 Lightning II to India has reignited debate about the future of the…
The Iran Conflict Is Redefining Missile Defense: Why Production Capacity May Matter More Than Firepower
The recent pause in new U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran has shifted attention from the battlefield to an equally…
More Than a Pipeline Deal: Why Turkey and Iraq Are Betting on a New Energy Corridor
Turkey and Iraq’s decision to extend their oil pipeline agreement for another year is about far more than keeping crude…
A Soldier’s Funeral Becomes a Test of Where Politics Should End
The funeral of Army Sgt. Angel Sarah Rampersad was meant to honor a young soldier from Queens whose life was…
The Strategist Behind the Millions: How Political Fundraising Has Become One of Washington’s Most Powerful Forces
In modern politics, the most influential figures are not always those standing behind a podium. Increasingly, they are the strategists…
The World’s Maritime Chokepoints Are Becoming Geopolitical Battlegrounds—Not Just Shipping Routes
The debate over Iran’s reported proposal to collect transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz—and similar discussions involving Yemen’s Houthi…
The Real Battlefield May Be the Factory Floor: How the Iran Conflict Is Reshaping Missile Defense Strategy
The recent pause in U.S. and Israeli military strikes against Iran has shifted attention away from the battlefield and toward…
The Black Sea’s New Reality: Why Commercial Ships Are Becoming Part of the Ukraine-Russia Conflict
The reported sinking of a Russian-owned container ship in the Black Sea has underscored how commercial maritime traffic is increasingly…
Why Ending a War With Iran Is More Complicated Than Negotiating With a Single Government
When international conflicts reach the negotiating table, many assume that peace depends primarily on discussions between national leaders. Iran presents…
A $100,000 OPT Fee Would Reshape Global Education—Not Just Student Finances
The debate surrounding a reported proposal to impose a $100,000 fee for Optional Practical Training (OPT) has sparked concern among…