The Drone War Escalates: Predicting the Next Phase of Kinetic and Economic Conflict Just 15% of military spending globally is currently allocated to unmanned systems, yet the impact of drones in Ukraine – from the precision strikes of the Lancet loitering munition to the massive, disruptive waves of cheaper, mass-produced UAVs – demonstrates a power … Read more
Rising Oil Prices Benefit Kremlin Amidst Middle East Conflict, But Gains Aren’t Guaranteed February 29, 2024 Escalating tensions in the Middle East are driving up global oil prices, a development that financially benefits Russia as it continues its military campaign in Ukraine. While Moscow stands to profit from increased energy revenues, a complex web of … Read more
The Unraveling of the News Model: How Bezos’s Washington Post Signals a Looming Crisis for Journalism Just 15% of Americans trust the media, according to a recent Gallup poll – a figure that continues to plummet. This erosion of trust, coupled with seismic shifts in the digital landscape, is now manifesting in brutal cost-cutting measures … Read more