Military Industrial Complex
The hypersonic missile race is unnecessary boondoggle for US
Washington's existing weapons systems are more than capable of dealing with threats to American interests, say experts
November 13, 2026
great power competition
Africa
Russia is courting African states. The US shouldn't overreact.
There is room for mutually beneficial results for Washington and Moscow's interests in the Global South
November 09, 2026
Asia-Pacific
‘The Dragon’ defined: How three capitals reimagined China
David M. McCourt’s new book is an illuminating account of how Beijing came to be understood as a strategic competitor in the US, Australia, and the UK.
September 24, 2026
Asia-Pacific
Trump's 'golden age of science' is not just another war to be won
Let's get off the battlefield and into the laboratory — this should be one arena where great power competition can be kept in its place
September 01, 2026
Latin America
Face the facts: China isn't leaving Latin America anytime soon
Countries across the region have strong economic incentives for working with Beijing. Washington should try to compete rather than coerce.
May 27, 2026
Middle East
Iran killed any delusions of US military domination over China
Not only did today's conflict exacerbate shortages, it also exposed how unprepared we are for a true Great Power war
April 29, 2026
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