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is a military affairs expert.

President Trump’s announcement of tariffs signals a drastic shift, prompting global alarm. However, it is also a potential opportunity for systemic economic reform. Donald Trump is a disruptor, and ...

Ukraine’s war effort is shifting toward self-reliance, using decentralized innovation and off-the-shelf technology. A typical set of equipment may appear modest ...

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is the founder of GIS.

Dr. Paul Schwennesen is an environmental historian and military affairs analyst. He holds a doctorate from the University of Kansas, a master’s degree in government from Harvard University, and ...

is a professor of national economy and economic policy at Saarland University.