Africa
Sniffing out Red Sea access, US in line to be Eritrea's latest suitor
With Strait of Hormuz closed, the US is reportedly seeking normalization with coastline state in the Horn of Africa. But it would be courting rivals, too.
May 05, 2026
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Military Industrial Complex
US missile depletion from Houthi, Israel conflicts may shock you
We crunched the numbers taking into account existing stockpiles, public info on interceptors used, and new orders
August 07, 2025
QiOSK
Sens. Paul and Merkley to Trump: Are we 'stumbling' into another war?
Bipartisan letter questions Constitutionality of US airstrikes, their effect, and whether this is a prelude to bombing Iran
April 01, 2025
Middle East
US airstrikes against Houthis show there's 'free riding' in Red Sea, too
European and Gulf states with the most at stake stand by while we conduct bombing and expensive Naval campaign for their benefit
March 17, 2025
Middle East
Is Trump poised to double down on Biden's Houthi failures?
The new administration may push for a more aggressive approach, but it won't deter the Houthis
January 08, 2025
Middle East
Disabled refueler exposes fragility of US mission in Middle East
The Navy is short on oilers, crew, and other support ships, yet we persist on keeping up the aggressive posture
October 01, 2024
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