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The Nuclear Umbrella: Reassurance or Relic in a Shifting World?

Brandon Toliver9 Comments

Imagine a world where America’s allies are forced to develop their own nuclear arsenals. Instead of enhancing security, this proliferation could heighten the risk of nuclear conflict. Such a scenario…

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Syria and Saudi Arabia’s Northern Front: A New Theatre for the Kingdom’s Security Policy

Mohamed ELDoh1 Comment

In the aftermath of Bashar al-Assad’s fall, Syria has become more than just a war-ravaged state grappling with political vacuum and economic decay—it has transformed into a critical security frontier…

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Iran Can Reconfigure Its Foothold in Post-Assad Syria

Loqman Radpey0 Comments

Since the outbreak of the Syrian civil war in 2011, Iran initially denied the presence of its forces on Syrian soil, despite evidence to the contrary. Later, Tehran was forced…

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Shahed-136: Iran’s Long-Range Drone and Its Potential Role in a US Conflict

Mohammad Hassan Sangtarash0 Comments

The Shahed-136 loitering munition gained global attention due to its use in Russia’s war on Ukraine. This drone is relatively inexpensive, possesses a swarm capability, and has a precision-strike capability…

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How Global Instability Fuels the Nuclear Arms Race

Muhammad Usama Khalid0 Comments

The world is in an uncertain place today and is perhaps experiencing the most uncertainty since World War II. Since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February…

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President Trump’s Foreign Policy Could Encourage Proliferation

Santiago Spadiliero0 Comments

In a recent White House press conference, President Donald Trump expressed his desire to renew arms control negotiations with both China and Russia. This move seeks to cut the military…

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ICBM EAR Report Week of 10 Mar

Peter Huessy0 Comments

The ICBM EAR Week of March 10, 2025, prepared by Peter Huessy, covers various geopolitical and defense-related developments. Key commentary includes statements from Secretary of State Marco Rubio praising…

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ICBM EAR Week of March 3, 2025

Peter Huessy0 Comments

Executive Summary Why You Need This Report The ICBM EAR (Emerging Affairs Report) for the Week of March 3, 2025, prepared by Peter Huessy, President of Geo-Strategic Analysis and Senior…

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Forecasting Syria’s Military and Political Future

Mohamed ELDoh1 Comment

The fall of the Assad regime has marked a watershed moment in the Syrian armed conflict, fundamentally ushering in a new phase of military and political uncertainty. This development intensified…

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Trump’s Trade and Tariff Policy Benefits America’s Nuclear Deterrent

Curtis McGiffin0 Comments

Recently, President Donald Trump established a new Trade and Tariff Reciprocity Policy. In his signed memo, he stated, “It is the policy of the United States to reduce our large…

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The Geo-Political Implications of New Syria and Future Pathways

Muhammad Haseeb Riaz0 Comments

The unceremonious ouster of Syrian President Bashar al Assad marks the demise of the last Ba’athist regime in the Middle East. The end of the 54-year-long Assad dynasty can herald…