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Strategic analysis of global geopolitics, major power competition, regional conflicts, and evolving international order shaping the 21st century security environment.

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WHY AMERICA LOSES WARS:

The United States possesses the most formidable military machine in history, yet since 1945 it has repeatedly failed to convert battlefield dominance into durable political success. From Vietnam and Afghanistan to Iraq, Libya and now Iran, America has demonstrated an extraordinary capacity to start wars, destroy regimes and win tactical battles—but a remarkable inability to achieve sustainable strategic outcomes. This paper examines the recurring strategic failures that have transformed military victories into political setbacks.

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China’s Nuclear Expansion and the End of Strategic Arms Control: Entering a More Dangerous Cold War 2.0

latest open-source reporting on new Chinese launch pads near missile silo fields with my prior assessment that Beijing’s nuclear acceleration is a defining driver of Cold War 2.0

“Rethinking Priorities in a Divided World”: Former Moldovan PM Chiril Gaburici’s Call for Humanity Amid Global Turbulence (By Invitation)

It is a matter of great honour to publish the reflections of Mr. Chiril Gaburici — a statesman whose message rises above immediate politics and speaks directly to the larger future of civilisation itself.

From a strategic perspective, the Strait of Hormuz is a geopolitical weapon that can affect the future balance of power, international markets, and the outcome of conflicts

Why the Strait of Hormuz Has Become the Decisive Theatre in US–Iran Conflict?

“From a strategic perspective, the Strait of Hormuz is a geopolitical weapon that can affect the future balance of power, international markets, and the outcome of conflicts”

The Strait of Hormuz is no longer merely a maritime passage connecting the Persian Gulf with the Arabian Sea. It has evolved into the strategic fulcrum of global geopolitics — a narrow corridor where military power, energy security, economics, diplomacy, and great-power rivalry converge with dangerous intensity.

Why Global Diplomacy Won’t Solve the Looming Energy & Forex Challenge: Why Every Indian Needs to Fight a Karmyudh

How can India Mitigate Impending Energy and Forex Trap? Why Every Indian Must Fight a ‘Karmyudh’ for Energy and Financial Security.

Strategic Imperative: Relying on foreign supply arrangements or promises of supply chain resilience carries severe geopolitical risks when transport routes face active disruption. True sovereignty demands indigenous physical buffers and direct demand-side interventions

Trump, Xi and Cold War 2.0: Managing Rivalry in a Fragmented World

The complex US-China rivalry has evolved into "Cold War 2.0," entailing intertwined economic and strategic interactions amidst military posturing. Presidents Trump and Xi's approaches symbolize contrasting strategies: Trump’s transactional nationalism versus Xi’s strategic continuity. The geopolitical landscape remains multipolar, requiring nations to navigate pressures prudently while fostering selective partnerships and avoiding outright confrontation.

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comprehensive image on why america loses wars
WHY AMERICA LOSES WARS:
Trump, Xi and Cold War 2.0: Managing Rivalry in a Fragmented World
Why Global Diplomacy Won’t Solve the Looming Energy & Forex Challenge: Why Every Indian Needs to Fight a Karmyudh
How can India Mitigate Impending Energy and Forex Trap? Why Every Indian Must Fight a ‘Karmyudh’ for Energy and Financial Security.
From a strategic perspective, the Strait of Hormuz is a geopolitical weapon that can affect the future balance of power, international markets, and the outcome of conflicts
Why the Strait of Hormuz Has Become the Decisive Theatre in US–Iran Conflict?