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Emerging Technology & Supply Chain
America's Rare Earth Gambit: A Strategic Imperative or Government Overreach?
In a move that signals both the urgency of America's supply chain vulnerabilities and the government's willingness to intervene in...
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7 hours ago6 min read
Power to the Edge: Why the Pentagon Needs Portable Nuclear Reactors
At the height of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, fuel convoys were among the most dangerous missions in theater. The Department of...
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Jul 213 min read
The New Uniform: Future of Patriotism or Privatization of Public Service?
If we are to redefine patriotism for the digital age, it must still rest on the foundation of shared responsibility and earned respect.
Security and Democracy Forum
Jul 142 min read
AI Wargaming and the Risk of Fictional Policy
In 2015, the novel Ghost Fleet sent ripples through the Pentagon. Though marketed as fiction, it served as something else entirely, a...
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Jul 72 min read
The Unwitting Mule: What Operation Spider Web Reveals About the New Age of Illicit Trade
When Ukraine launched Operation Spider Web, it was more than just a bold intelligence maneuver. It was a blueprint for a new kind of...
Security and Democracy Forum
Jun 272 min read
You Can’t Just Move the Mine: Why 'De-Risking' Isn’t Enough for Critical Mineral Security
This op-ed argues that U.S. efforts to “de-risk” critical mineral supply chains will fail without soft power, transparency, and long-term partnerships to replace dependence on China with genuine resilience.
Security and Democracy Forum
Jun 262 min read
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