Resource Wars & Strategy
Dwight D. Eisenhower: Strategic Architecture at the Intersection of Defense and Energy Security
The mid 20th century presented a unique historical challenge. Nations needed to reconcile the emerging geopolitical rivalry between superpowers with...
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Winston Churchill: War, Intelligence, and Energy Strategy
Understanding wartime leadership often requires stepping back from the mythology that builds around great figures. Evaluating a leader like Winston...
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T. E. Lawrence: Strategic Influence, Cultural Depth, and the Enduring Architecture of a Legacy
T. E. Lawrence occupies a distinctive place in the strategic history of the Middle East, positioned at the intersection of...
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Libya After Gaddafi: Security Fragmentation, Weapons Proliferation, and Energy Challenges
Since the overthrow of Muammar al-Gaddafi in 2011, Libya has stood as a striking example of how the collapse of...
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Saddam Hussein and the Petro-Military Complex: A Strategic Legacy
When one assesses Saddam Hussein’s nearly quarter-century in power (1979–2003), it becomes clear that his regime was shaped not simply...
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MONUSCO in 2025: What a Managed Exit Means for Civilians, Security, and the Region
If you follow the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), you know MONUSCO is entering a late phase of its...
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Africa’s Critical Minerals, Energy Security, and the Defense Equation
You keep hearing that Africa is “the next big thing” for energy transition metals. That is true. But it is...
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