Holding oil hostage: losing the geopolitical war in Hormuz
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April 13, 2026Jose Mora
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Performing 'power': the dangerous gap between bravado and strategy in Iran
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April 01, 2026
Self-defense or something else? A closer look at Operation Epic Fury
What in the World?! by José Mora, PhD
March 17, 2026
Is this regime change?
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March 02, 2026
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International withdrawal: good for us?
February 02, 2026
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As number of US embassy posts filled globally hits historic low, number of presidential appointees overseas is unprecedented
January 19, 2026
What is a peace deal and why do they sometimes fail?
When governments announce a peace deal during war time, most people assume the fighting will stop. Headlines suggest closure, relief, and a return to normal life. But what happens when a peace deal is signed, and the guns keep firing? That is exactly what recently occurred between Thailand and Cambodia.
January 05, 2026
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US absence from climate talks undermines national security goals, benefits China, and hurts Kentucky labor trends
December 15, 2025