United States of America (USA)

Oil fits in as the variable correlating to Trump’s military aggression against Venezuela and Iran and threats against Cuba.

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s visit to the United States underscored Japan’s desire to maintain strong US ties amid global uncertainty.

Advanced precision capabilities, robust mass-production capacity, and strategic reserves offer the most credible path to sustaining high-intensity operations.

The challenge for the US defence industrial base will be to meet the increased demands of allies in conflict zones for critical high-end defence equipment.

In the wake of the US–Israel war on Iran, Ankara’s strategic space is narrowing due to conflict escalation, energy disruptions and renewed uncertainties relating to the Kurdish question.

In the ongoing US–Israel–Iran war, drones created multiple operational options for Iran.

The broader goal of the Artemis programme is to establish human settlements on the lunar surface while laying the foundation for future deep-space exploration.

‘Boots on the Ground’ in pursuit of expanded objectives would likely face stiff Iranian resistance and have severe humanitarian and political costs.

The allure of putting boots on the ground grows stronger as the conflict drags on, and a conclusive victory seems elusive for the US/Israel, creating an Augean dilemma for its strategic leadership.

The introduction and integration of AI into military systems have fundamentally altered the dynamics of military operations.