DIPLOMACY, ALLIANCES & TREATIES
CULTURE, PSYCHOLOGY & MEDIA
Élites as an Informal Influence on Society
Élites of all types exert influence on society, and therefore on government and policy. In a period of disruption, such as now, can we expect — and do we need — the stabilizing resurrection of traditionally-respected figures of influence to calm the transition?
CULTURE, PSYCHOLOGY & MEDIA
Power Projection: The Magic Seven Ideas
The importance of knowing how to behave intelligently.
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.
PERSONNEL
Key Transitions and Defense and Intelligence Appointments - 07/2025
STRATEGIC PHILOSOPHY
What Makes a Great Power?
Nelson reminded us what makes a nation into a great power: uncompromised honor.
DIPLOMACY, ALLIANCES & TREATIES
The Collapse of the Treaty World
Treaties, including the “international rules-based world order” (or Pax Americana), the UN, the EU, and NATO are being dissolved, abandoned, or challenged. What comes next?
STRATEGIC PHILOSOPHY
EARLY WARNING | Uneasy Lies the Head that Advises the Crown
Does what we do make a positive difference in the life and history of our society? At what stage do we question what we may think are illogical or counter-productive orders or perceptions of a situation?
PERSONNEL
Key Transitions and Defense and Intelligence Appointments - 06/2025
GOVERNANCE & ELECTIONS
The Reactive Fear Against Nationalism
STRATEGY & INTELLIGENCE
The “Century of Türkiye” Lasted Only Three Years
The Turkish President’s ambitious plans to recreate the footprint of the defunct Ottoman Empire are facing widespread rejection, and dependence on foreign goodwill.
SECURITY, UNREST & WAR