Military Industrial Complex
Air wars, drones, and US bases left strangely unprotected
This week in The Bunker: more cracks in Golden Dome, gamifying war in Ukraine, and more
February 05, 2026
Analysis
Latin America
A deal that Cuba (and Trump) cannot refuse?
The US president wants to talk and so does Havana. They both have things the other needs and we all want to avoid a hostile overthrow.
February 05, 2026
Global Crises
The last nuke treaty between the US and Russia expired today
Now what happens? Showing restraint while waiting for talks to resume will save a lot of time, headache, and money
February 05, 2026
Middle East
Why Russia survived — and may thrive — after Syria regime change
Damascus needs Moscow just as much as Moscow needs Damascus
February 04, 2026
Africa
South Africa: Between Iran and a hard place (Donald Trump)
Pretoria is pursuing a delicate balancing act, trying to mend relations with Washington while embracing its enemies
February 03, 2026
Middle East
Could Trump bomb Iran before settling on a rationale?
Even the shifting justifications could be resolved with diplomacy
February 03, 2026
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