Category International Organizations

The GIUK Gap, Greenland, and the Battle for Arctic Supremacy: NATO, Russia, and Trump’s Annexation Gambit

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The GIUK Gap, Greenland, and the Battle for Arctic Supremacy: NATO, Russia, and Trump’s Annexation Gambit Introduction: The GIUK Gap and Renewed Geopolitical Tensions For decades, the GIUK Gap—the naval chokepoint between Greenland, Iceland, and the United Kingdom—has been a…

Dassault Rafale vs. F-35, Eurofighter vs. F-35: Can Europe Break Free from U.S. Airpower?

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Dassault Rafale vs. F-35, Eurofighter vs. F-35: Can Europe Break Free from U.S. Airpower? Introduction: Europe’s Fighter Jet Conundrum European air forces are at a crossroads. For the past two decades, the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II has positioned itself…

Portugal Cancels F-35 Order, Canada Reconsiders: Is NATO Breaking Away from U.S. Military Dependence?

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Portugal Cancels F-35 Order, Canada Reconsiders: Is NATO Breaking Away from U.S. Military Dependence? Introduction: The Shifting F-35 Landscape For years, the F-35 Lightning II has been the crown jewel of NATO’s air power strategy—a state-of-the-art stealth fighter designed to…

Trump’s 200% Tariff on European Wine & The Expanding U.S.-EU Trade War

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Trump’s 200% Tariff on European Wine & The Expanding U.S.-EU Trade War 1. Executive Summary On March 13, 2025, President Donald Trump escalated the U.S.-EU trade war by announcing a 200% tariff on European wines, champagnes, and spirits. The move…

Rheinmetall Eyes Volkswagen’s Osnabrück Factory for Military Production as Trump Threatens NATO and Canada

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Rheinmetall Eyes Volkswagen’s Osnabrück Factory for Military Production as Trump Threatens NATO and Canada Introduction: The Weaponization of Industry in a Fracturing World The world is shifting into an era where economic power and military strength are no longer separate…