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‘Strategy and grand strategy: these terms are similar and often used interchangeably. But they are not synonymous, and the differences matter. ‘ ‘Strategy is a theory of victory. It explains how to use force in order to achieve political objectives in war. Strategic questions focus on enduring dilemmas about where to send military forces, how much violence to use and when to stop. Many issues stem from these fundamental questions: the role of civilians in war, the economics of mobilisation, the relationship between policymakers and generals, the role of secret…

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With the expiration of the 2010 New START on 5 February 2026, Russia and the United States are now free to build up their strategic nuclear arsenals. Whether either actor does, however, will be determined by the geopolitical landscape, national budget constraints and other priorities. The New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, New START, the last legally binding bilateral treaty limiting the United States’ and Russia’s strategic nuclear forces, expired on 5 February 2026. Under its central limits, each side was restricted to 1,550 deployed strategic warheads and 700 deployed delivery…

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At the recent trilateral summit in Jerusalem, leaders from Greece, Cyprus, and Israel advanced a shared vision of regional stability, prosperity, and cooperation. These nations, alongside the United States, are deepening coordination through mechanisms such as the Partnership for Transatlantic Energy Cooperation (P-TEC), the 3+1 framework, and the Achilles Shield program. As Greece emerges as a pivotal partner in U.S. energy strategy, these initiatives are cementing Athens’ role as the linchpin of Eastern Mediterranean security. To discuss Greece’s trilateral diplomacy with Israel and Turkey, the intersection of energy and security,…

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Core takeaways John Mearsheimer: There’s NO DECISIVE WIN for TRUMP w/IRAN ¹ On 29 January 2026, I was on the “Deep Dive” with Lt. Col. (ret.) Danny Davis. We had an excellent discussion on what President Trump’s options are in a war against Iran.  We both agreed that he has no good military option at this point or for the foreseeable future, which is not to say Trump will not attack.  But all the evidence indicates that he would be foolish to do so.  Indeed, it is quite clear that the…

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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard naval forces are carrying out live-fire exercises in the Strait of Hormuz on February 1 and 2, temporarily closing the world’s most vital oil export route, as tensions with the U.S. continue to soar. This, as Iranian Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is warning: “Americans must know that if they trigger the war this time, this war will be a regional war.” ¹https://x.com/i/status/2018061102458765640 & & https://rachelblevins.substack.com/p/iran-strait-hormuz-military

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¹ George Yeo is a visiting scholar at the National University of Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. He started his career in the military before entering politics in 1988. During his 23 years with the Singaporean government, Yeo held ministerial portfolios ranging from arts to health, trade and – for seven years – foreign affairs. Listen carefully³ to George Yeo, former foreign minister of Singapore. He displays a far deeper understanding of European history and its conflicts than most Western politicians ever have. It’s rare to see…

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A Japanese artist portrays the recent riots in Iran, led by Mossad and the CIA, through anime. It couldn’t be explained better. 1. https://x.com/i/status/2016539486440636668

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