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Ukraine's Last Gold Lining
The summit-o-rama isn’t a series of discussions but the same one being carried out by people who hate each other.
Aug 20, 20252 min read


The Anglo-French Nuclear Frappe
This may mark the dawn of a shared European deterrent or it might end up like mixing Scotch and Cognac in a fusion cocktail that’s bound to give you a headache.
Jul 10, 20253 min read


Iran's Uranium is No Longer the Point
Iran's uranium is not the issue, its political will is.
Jul 1, 20253 min read


The Iran War: What's it Going to Cost You?
This story was updated 24 June 2025 It seems that everyone involved in this apocalyptic three-way is promising a lively week. Leaders are...
Jun 23, 20253 min read


China v. US Trade & the Other Russian
A Panda, an Eagle and a Bear walk into a bar... feelings get hurt...
Jun 11, 20253 min read


US Asian Defense
It’s a Who’s Who of players claiming some interest in the area of the world called the Indo-Pacific - the definition of which changes depending on who is claiming interest.
Jun 4, 20254 min read


Oil Prices Are Low
From the Saudi point of view, it’s a sneaky concession as it comes right as the “Drill, Baby, Drill” policy is starting to run up against the law of diminishing returns.
Jun 2, 20253 min read


Deep Sea Mining
The vast potential of deep sea mining is causing international waves.
May 8, 20252 min read


Trump's Liberation Day Tariffs
What fresh hell...
Apr 3, 20253 min read


The Next Super-Cycle
Is defense the next super cycle?
Mar 27, 20254 min read


The African Mineral Rush
The president of the DRC makes an intriguing offer to the White House: Minerals for security.
Mar 19, 20252 min read


What to do with your Money-Fort
Warren Buffet pulled out of the market to build a money fort. where should mortal put their cash?
Mar 12, 20252 min read


Ukraine: What's Next?
The diplomats will need to step in and they’ll be holding bowls full of bitter pills.
Mar 10, 20255 min read


Europe On Its Own
Europe is on its own, can it pull off a peace? Yes, actually.
Mar 6, 20253 min read


Emails from Munich
Europe’s leaders have been sleepwalking lots of talk of Europe assuming a leadership role in… Europe.
Feb 18, 20254 min read


In Love and War... and Vodka
Drinking is never the answer, but will it help end the war?
Jan 10, 20253 min read


Good News from the Middle East?
Good news from Syria? How the beleaguered nation could go right.
Dec 17, 20247 min read


Asia's Tariff Engineering
Asia's China Plus One may render tariff plans pointless.
Nov 19, 20243 min read


Optics, Oil and Old School Assasinations
You can't tell with True Believers, but Iran v. Israel may have an off-ramp...
Oct 29, 20242 min read


Russia's Military Boxscore
Donald Trump has said that all Russia does is fight and win wars. Bryan Artiles takes a dive into Big Bear's box scores.
Oct 6, 20246 min read
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