HISTORY
Red Sea History is Today’s Framework
Sovereignty, Strategy, and the Red Sea: Ethiopia’s 1875-1876 War and the Return of Global Competition in North-East Africa.
SECURITY, UNREST & WAR
Africa and Religious Warfare: The “Christian Persecution” Claim
The sudden US charge and the deafening silence which followed raise serious questions.
STRATEGIC PHILOSOPHY
Searching for “Democracy 2.0”, or Something Better?
The world is divided into those who think nothing can change the fundamental shape and trajectory of society, and those who think radical dislocation is already emerging. But now, more than at any time in the past 3 centuries, change is occurring, whether we wish to have a hand in shaping it, or not
PERSONNEL
Key Transitions and Defense and Intelligence Appointments - 10/2025
GOVERNANCE & ELECTIONS
Yesterday’s Men? Where are Africa’s Leaders for Tomorrow?
West Africa, despite a wave of political turmoil, ranging from coups and fragile democracies to insurgencies and secessionist movements, has maintained some of the continent’s most resilient democratic states.
PERSONNEL
Key Transitions and Defense and Intelligence Appointments - 09/2025
SECURITY, UNREST & WAR
The Opaque New Phase of the Red Sea Competition
Washington had, by late August 2025, finally begun to focus on the strategic importance of the Red Sea-Suez sea lane and the essential element of control of the littorals which dominate the trade passage. But it is late in joining the party.
STRATEGIC PHILOSOPHY
Civilization and Culture: The Strategic Foundation of Everything
We have become obsessed with the belief that technology, not people, wins wars and dominates economies. But destroying cultures and civilizations is what weakens societies.
STRATEGIC PHILOSOPHY
EARLY WARNING | Pursuing the Wisdom of Endless Questioning
Cynicism and apathy — often products of older age — can be as dangerous as the smugness and ignorance of youth in shaping national policy.
PERSONNEL
Key Transitions and Defense and Intelligence Appointments - 08/2025
STRATEGY & INTELLIGENCE
Global Strategic Transition: Can it be Managed?
Is the two-faced Janus the god of the world’s present transition from one era to the next?
SECURITY, UNREST & WAR
EARLY WARNING | The World’s Wars in Search of Meaning
In the longer-term, we are moving — unless strategic consideration is given — into an age bereft of history, identity, and considered values and goals.