Category: Strategy
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U.S. Approves F-35 Sale to Saudi Arabia
On November 17, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed during an Oval Office press interaction that the United States will approve and proceed with the sale of F-35 Lightning II fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. Speaking ahead of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s (MBS) White House visit on November 18, Trump stated: “They’ve been…
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Export Competition Reshapes Global Growth
What is your most up-to-date and in-depth assessment on this Goldman Sachs graphics? Economics-100, Chief Economist: Executive Summary:This Goldman Sachs chart illustrates the projected impact of increased export competition on annual GDP growth (2026–2029 average) across a range of countries and regions. The data shows that Germany, Central and Eastern Europe (CEE-4), and Italy face…
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Foreblind: A Middle Power Syndrome
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As the great Aşık Veysel said decades ago: “I walk a long and delicate way,Going day and night.I do not know what state I am in,Going day and night…” Not knowing is a natural process—but one must escape the unconsciousness that comes from being determined not to learn. Although each middle power has its own distinct dynamics…
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Ukraine Strikes Russia’s Oil Lifeline
In the intensifying shadow war over Russia’s economic lifelines, Ukraine has unleashed a calculated barrage of long-range strikes on key Black Sea and Azov Sea ports during the past week, targeting the arteries of Moscow’s oil exports amid brutal Russian assaults on Ukrainian cities. These operations, blending Neptune cruise missiles, strike drones, and unmanned surface…
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Germany Plans Hybrid Military Service
Germany is reintroducing a hybrid military service system starting in 2026 to bolster its understaffed Bundeswehr, which currently stands at ~182,000 troops and needs to reach 260,000 by 2035 amid NATO concerns over Russian aggression. All 18-year-olds must register and complete an online assessment, while young men (born 2008 onward) will face mandatory medical and…