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On the Brink: The U.S.-Iran Crisis Explained
The United States and Iran stand at the most dangerous point in their four-decade adversarial relationship. President Trump has given Tehran 10 to 15 days to reach a “meaningful deal” on its nuclear program or face “really bad things,” while the Pentagon has assembled the largest concentration of air and naval power in the Middle East since the 2003 Iraq invasion.
The Petrodollar System & Saudi Arabia's Evolving Geopolitical Relationships
One of the most important clarifications in understanding U.S.-Saudi economic relations: there is no official agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia to sell oil in US dollars. Saudi Arabia’s evolving relationships with China, Iran, and Saudi Arabia’s neighbors can impact US foreign policy, its economy and currency.
Artic Strategic Analysis
Climate change is fundamentally reshaping the Arctic, transforming what was once an inaccessible frozen frontier into an emerging theater of strategic competition. This report examines the emerging resources becoming accessible in the Arctic region, current and planned military infrastructure of key nations, force comparisons between NATO/US/Canada and Russia/China, and the substantial investments required.
Strategic Analysis of Greenland
Greenland, the world's largest island with an area of 2.16 million square kilometers, has emerged as a focal point of great-power competition in the 21st century. Its strategic location at the intersection of North America, Europe, and the Arctic, combined with vast untapped natural resources, positions it at the center of evolving geopolitical dynamics involving the United States, NATO, Russia, and China.
Iran in Crisis
The Islamic Republic of Iran entered 2026 facing its most severe multidimensional crisis in decades, battered by military strikes, economic collapse, regional setbacks, and unprecedented domestic unrest that threatens regime stability.
Cuba in Crisis
Cuba faces an unprecedented convergence of economic collapse, mass migration, military defeat in Venezuela, and escalating U.S. pressure. Over the past 12 months, the island has experienced a "free fall" economy with cumulative GDP contraction of 15% since 2019, annual inflation between 24-70%, and chronic electricity shortages consuming 10-20 hours daily
US Employment and Job Creation Over the Past 12 Months
US employment dramatically slowed from robust growth in late 2024 to weak, uneven gains and sectoral declines by late summer 2025. Healthcare led sector growth, while manufacturing and government suffered notable losses. Unemployment ticked higher and workforce participation slipped, raising concerns about the durability of the economic expansion.
US Military Aid to Ukraine
US Military aid to Ukraine includes military, economic and humanitarian components. Military aid has had a strategic impact on the battlefield in Ukraine and a positive impact on the US defense industry as stockpiles are replaced with more modern weapons and ammunition.