Geostrategic Media Political Commentary, Analysis, Security, Defense
Stephan Richter The U.S. Constitution has always been risky business for the U.S. political economy domestically insofar as it imposes 18th century values onto the 21st century. These features include its de facto unamendability, the disproportional weight it assigns to rural populations, its implicit dislike of any elements …
March, 2026
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30 March
Philippines path to ASEAN’s Ukraine? The move toward a regional military hub
Last week, the Pentagon disclosed that the US-led military manufacturing partnership (PIPIR) is assessing funding for a major new ammunition assembly and production line in the Philippines. Under its ultra-conservative PM Sanae Takaichi, Japan is taking the lead to set up a new program to produce propulsion systems …
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30 March
Not Chaos but Grand Strategic Design: The Hidden Logic Behind Washington’s Recent Moves
Athaniasios Patias Most analyses of recent American actions—from Venezuela to Iran—start from the same premise: that US policy has become erratic, reactive, and overly dependent on the instincts of President Donald Trump. This reading is intuitively appealing and strategically misleading. What appears as fragmentation is, on closer inspection, …
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30 March
Iran war sharpens Trump’s 2028 choice: Vance or Rubio?
As the war in Iran impacts President Donald Trump’s legacy, Political tensions rise for Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, both seen as potential successors to Trump. They are involved in negotiations to help end the war while the Republican Party considers its future …
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30 March
The WTO e-commerce moratorium: What it is and why it matters
The WTO’s Digital Crossroads: Why a Permanent E‑Commerce Moratorium Would Be a Mistake For nearly three decades, a quiet but crucial agreement has underpinned the explosive growth of global digital trade. The WTO’s moratorium on customs duties for electronic transmissions—first struck in 1998 when the internet was still …
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30 March
The Strait of Hormuz as the New Suez Moment
Lexy Reid 20% of the world’s oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz, a small chokepoint whose use is now being massively disrupted by war, drone strikes and the competing interests of great powers. The current Iran War has transformed the Strait of Hormuz from a potential risk …
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27 March
The Fragility of Short-Term Gains: Russia, Local Populations, and Strategic Dynamics in the Eastern Mediterranean
Lama Al-Rakad Russia’s recent strategic moves in the Eastern Mediterranean, particularly in coastal areas, highlight a recurring pattern in geopolitics: powers that neglect to empower local populations often achieve only temporary gains. Using George Friedman’s analytical framework, this article examines how Russia’s reliance on direct military and economic …
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27 March
The Delayed US-China Summit Is Another Cost of the Iran War
Lyle J. Goldstein The Iran War is distracting the United States from the most pressing issues facing the global order, namely, US-China relations. The costs to the United States of President Donald Trump’s war against Iran are growing both in blood and treasure. The Strait of Hormuz is …
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27 March
Pezeshkian at UNGA defies Trump, says Iran will not bow to US pressure
Iran will not bow to US pressure, and Tehran remains committed to diplomacy and negotiations without accepting the language of force, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday. Pezeshkian’s address came a day after US President Donald Trump used …
