Did Congress finance a corporate acquisition without knowing it?

When a near-insolvent defense contractor receives tens of millions in advance government funding as part of a contract award and immediately uses that liquidity to buy another company, a...
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Corporate

When Oversight Fails.

Over the past couple of weeks there has been speculation in certain corners of the internet about...
U.S.

Kash Patel and the Collapse of Serious American Leadership

Before Congress sat not Kash Patel, Director of the FBI, but Kash the Distinguished Discoverer — wizard, children’s book...
Human Stories

The Loudersons, Part Deux

I walked into the urgent care waiting room, hobbling on a cane, and there they were already,...

Category: Commentary

U.S.

Land of the Free* (*Some Restrictions Apply at the Border)

Ah, the famed American Constitution. A document so revered it’s practically a religious artifact. Brits like me...
U.S.

Can Kash Patel Remake the FBI in Trump’s Image? Lessons from Russia’s FSB

Kash Patel as the FBI director feels like the setup to a political satire: a Trump loyalist...
U.S.

From Oligarchs to Influencers: Is Khrushchev’s Warning Coming True in Trump’s America?

Nikita Khrushchev famously predicted during the Cold War that America would collapse “from within.” He didn’t need...
Europe

Buzz, Boom, Repeat: FPV Drones and the New Rules of Modern Warfare

FPV drones were never supposed to be war machines. Originally, they were the toys of adrenaline junkies...
U.S.

Why Are So Many MAGA Martyrs Serial Criminals?

From my vantage point abroad, the American political landscape often seems like an ever-escalating drama, equal parts...
U.S.

Trump 2.0: The Flashy Return That Could Stall America’s Future

Donald Trump’s return to the White House marks the revival of an economic strategy that dazzles at...
U.S.

The MAGA Mirage: Why Trump’s Vision Risks Undermining America’s Strength

Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” slogan hit the political landscape like a firework—loud, dazzling, and impossible...
U.S.

How could Trump’s second term affect the U.S. Defense Industry?

In his second term, President Trump is expected to adopt a more stringent approach towards defence contractors,...
Europe

Putin’s Land Grab: Racing Against Trump’s Inauguration Clock

As the world watches the brutal conflict in Ukraine escalate to alarming new heights, the timing of...
U.S.

Pete Hegseth: A Modern-Day Templar Knight, or America’s Undoing?

Pete Hegseth, the fiery conservative commentator, veteran, and President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, has...
Latin America

Is South America Sending the U.S. a Wake-Up Call?

In recent years, South America has seen a dramatic shift in its economic and geopolitical allegiances, leaving...
The Proxy War

Trump’s Approach to Russia: A Dangerous Gamble in a World on Edge

As the Russia-Ukraine war rages on, the stakes for global security continue to rise. Moscow’s recent missile...
Europe

The Strategic Gambit: Putin, North Korea, and the Annexation of Poland’s Seaports

The Strategic Gambit: Putin, North Korea, and the Annexation of Poland’s Seaports In a chilling scenario of geopolitical...
U.S.

Trump: The Trojan Horse for the Far Right’s Assault on Women’s Rights

In the years since Donald Trump burst onto the political scene, his views and actions towards women...
Europe

Supporting Continued U.S. Aid to Ukraine: A Strategic Imperative

The Biden administration’s decision to send $275 million in additional military aid to Ukraine, including advanced weaponry...
Asia

Is Peru shifting its Counter-Narcotics efforts?

Peruvian Military Redirects Forces to Colombian Border in Fight Against FARC and Opium Trafficking In a significant yet...

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