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Somaliland: Geography as Strategy
Israel's recognition of Somaliland reflects a broader pattern: states hedging against uncertainty by securing geography and access near critical maritime chokepoints.
The GIUK Gap
The GIUK Gap remains one of the most enduring geographic constraints in global naval strategy, controlling Russia's access to the North Atlantic.
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Essays
Was the Strike on Iran a Strategic Mistake?
Tactical brilliance, long-term uncertainty — and a West unsure what it stands for. The only viable strategic endpoint with Iran is regime change.
The iPhone and the Moral High Ground
Can a civilisation built on global supply chains claim moral superiority? An examination of the uncomfortable realities of modern interdependence.
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Gibraltar: Britain's Southern Maritime Gate
The Strait of Gibraltar is one of the world's most important maritime chokepoints, controlling all naval and commercial traffic between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.
The Peace Dividend Is Over: Britain Must Re-Arm
Our values are not universal. If we want to preserve them, we must be prepared to defend them — just as our ancestors did.