Category United States of America

America First? More Like Refinery Last—Trump Oil Tariffs Just Handed Alberta the Market

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America First? More Like Refinery Last—Trump Oil Tariffs Just Handed Alberta the Market Executive Summary: What Just Happened? Key Developments – March 4, 2025 The Trump administration has executed a double blow to U.S. refiners and North American energy markets…

China Antimony Leverage: Geopolitics, Supply Chain Risks, and the Race for Resource Security

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China Antimony Leverage: Geopolitics, Supply Chain Risks, and the Race for Resource Security Introduction: Setting the Stage On March 22, 2024, a horrific act of terror unfolded at the Crocus City Hall music venue just outside Moscow. Four heavily armed…

A Hypothetical American Invasion of Panama – Grand Strategy, Strategy, Operations, and Tactics: A National Security Briefing

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A Hypothetical American Invasion of Panama – Grand Strategy, Strategy, Operations, and Tactics: A National Security Briefing Grand Strategy – The “Why” Behind a U.S. Invasion of Panama The strategic rationale behind a U.S. invasion of Panama under President Trump…

A Hypothetical U.S. Military Invasion of Greenland – Grand Strategy, Strategy, Operations, and Tactics: A National Security Briefing

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A Hypothetical U.S. Military Invasion of Greenland – Grand Strategy, Strategy, Operations, and Tactics: A National Security Briefing Grand Strategy – The “Why” Behind a U.S. Invasion of Greenland The prospect of a U.S. military invasion of Greenland under President…

Greenland’s Value: What Would It Cost?

Greenland’s Value: What Would It Cost? Introduction In recent years, the idea of purchasing Greenland has captivated imaginations and sparked significant debate. This notion, particularly popularized by U.S. President Donald Trump at beginning of his second term, has raised intriguing…

An American Iron Dome: Visionary or Overreach?

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America’s Iron Dome: Vision or Overreach?Introduction: A Nation Under Threat In a move reminiscent of Cold War-era defense strategies, U.S. President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order on January 27, 2025, calling for the development of an advanced missile…