STRATEGY & INTELLIGENCE

Sic Transit Gloria: Sunset, Sunrise on the Suez Canal

Egypt has already made its move away from the United States, although many in Washington do not seem to even understand that the seismic shift has been made. Egypt is reviving economically and strategically, and promises to transform the Suez-Red Sea strategic maritime environment.

The French DCNS-built frigate Normandie, undergoing sea trials. It will be handed to the Egyptian Navy in July 2015, as the first of a two-ship order, but coupled with much bigger Egyptian purchases of French warships, technical support, and 24 AMD Rafale combat aircraft. Photo: Naval Group

How Niger's Attempted Coup Exposed Decisive Geopolitical Competition in West Africa

Xi Lashes Out in the Pacific and Africa, But to What End?

The jury remains out as to whether Beijing has a clearly thought-through agenda with the Pacific Islands Forum, meeting this week, or even in Africa, or whether it is just lashing out to show that it still matters. But, rest assured, it is lashing out.

Sic Transit Gloria: Sunset, Sunrise on the Suez Canal

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How Niger's Attempted Coup Exposed Decisive Geopolitical Competition in West Africa

Xi Lashes Out in the Pacific and Africa, But to What End?

EARLY WARNING | Winning the War of Words Means Knowing When to Fall Silent

Is the Craving for Order Over Chaos Destroying Long-Term Strategic Logic?