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Robert MaginnisAmerican Thinker |
Satellite imagery reveals Russia pulling air-defense systems from Arctic positions while building massive new bases near Finland and Norway's borders.
The Pentagon reportedly revived a plan to send thousands of troops into Iran to seize enriched uranium, but the mission's risks echo Operation Eagle...
A massive replenishment ship near Guangzhou reveals China's strategy to sustain carrier groups far from home amid ongoing Taiwan tensions.
Iran's strategy targets the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb to widen the board, betting that each U.S. strike multiplies Washington's burdens.
Retaliation is not strategy. As CENTCOM strikes Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, the nuclear question and oil prices remain unresolved.
Beijing is building an AI ecosystem while Washington debates benchmarks. Huawei Ascend chips and DeepSeek models are winning global adoption.
Trump's Ankara remarks on Iran, Ukraine, NATO and China reveal a coherent grand strategy built on deterrence, industrial strength and alliance...
OpenAI's new Jalapeño inference chip signals a deeper U.S.-China competition for control of computing infrastructure, chips, energy, and supply...
A Pentagon strategist with 46 years of national security experience argues that disciplined inquiry, not public certainty, is key to the UAP debate.
President Trump announces U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding to end conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but securing peace remains uncertain.
One hundred days into the Iran war, renewed strikes and a failing ceasefire raise urgent questions about escalation, containment, or armed truce.
From the 1979 hostage crisis to today's nuclear talks, Iran's clerical regime plays the long game, and Washington keeps misreading Tehran's...
America achieved battlefield dominance over Iran, but the emerging nuclear deal may repeat the mistakes of the 2015 JCPOA by deferring key questions.
Pete Hegseth's West Point commencement address spoke honestly about God, duty, and war while challenging DEI programs that displaced readiness.
With Iran declaring enrichment non-negotiable and the Strait of Hormuz blockaded, the U.S. confronts a strategic fork with no easy off-ramp available.
Xi Jinping warned President Trump that mishandling Taiwan could lead to clashes and conflicts, making it the summit's most significant moment.
Trump arrives in Beijing on May 14 facing discussions on semiconductors, Taiwan, Iran and AI as the U.S.-China rivalry reshapes the international...
Trump cited the War Powers Resolution to declare the Iran conflict over, but Iranian attacks on U.S. ships during Project Freedom tell a different...
The IRGC marked its anniversary with seized ships and missile displays as Trump extended the Iran ceasefire and Treasury backed the blockade.
President Trump's Iran campaign pressured Tehran but accelerated a China-Russia-Iran axis while pushing NATO closer to a historic break.
Islamabad talks ended without a deal after 21 hours. Robert Maginnis examines why Iran's survival means the strategic competition is far from over.
VP JD Vance led historic U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad, but after 21 hours of negotiations, the two sides failed to reach an agreement on key demands.
The U.S. races to outpace China in AI with trillions in investment, but without guardrails, the technology could threaten the freedoms it aims to...
Trump calls the Iran ceasefire a victory, but the nuclear question remains unresolved and proxy conflicts from Lebanon to Iraq threaten the fragile...
The Strait of Hormuz crisis exposed NATO's deep fault lines as Germany refused to act and Spain denied airspace, revealing burden-sharing failures.
Operation Epic Fury lacks a political end state one month in, as Iran's regime endures and the Strait of Hormuz remains contested.
Iran published a 29-location target list naming Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Nvidia and Palantir, then struck AWS data centers in the UAE and Bahrain.
Pete Hegseth acknowledges Iran campaign success but some question whether airstrikes achieve regime change goals as Mojtaba Khamenei vows to fight.
President Donald Trump's March summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing should emphasize Iran war leverage over traditional trade issues.
Battle over AI guardrails for autonomous weapons and domestic surveillance threatens U.S. national security sovereignty and will determine how...
US and Israel launch Operation Epic Fury strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities. Tehran retaliates as tensions escalate beyond previous...
Americans need verified intelligence on Iran's nuclear program. I'm drawing on our Iraq WMD experience when I make that statement. We need caution...
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirms FAA shut down El Paso International Airport due to cartel drone incursion, marking border security...
The capture of Benghazi suspect al-Bakoush sends an unmistakable message: America does not forget its fallen, and justice will be pursued regardless...
Trump's 2026 National Defense Strategy identifies China as the pacing threat while demanding NATO allies increase defense spending to counter...
Greenland's rare earth deposits and Arctic shipping lanes become focal points of U.S.-China-Russia competition as melting ice opens new trade routes...
Iran faces unprecedented crisis as nationwide protests challenge Islamic Republic's survival, with IRGC and Basij loyalty becoming decisive factors.
Former Defense Department adviser who witnessed Iraq planning says US lacks clear governance framework for post-Maduro transition.
President Trump met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy as they continue to hammer out some of the basics of what could be part of any peace agreement...
President Donald Trump's AI executive order blocks state regulations to compete with China, but creates regulatory vacuum that could harm Americans...
Media reports conflict on Pete Hegseth's Caribbean strike orders, but war crime allegations lack evidence according to Pentagon veterans familiar with...
Trump-Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman White House meeting signals diplomatic reset after strained ties following Khashoggi murder and regional...
Six Democratic lawmakers warn troops to refuse Trump's 'illegal' orders. But critics argue their video fails to cite any specific unlawful commands,...
Donald Trump announces United States will resume nuclear weapons testing after 33 years to match Russia and China programs, sending shockwaves through...
Middle East stands at crossroads following Gaza ceasefire deal, with outcomes ranging from economic renaissance to Hamas regrouping and an Iranian...
Photo Credit: White HouseTrump's order is a calculated response to a...
The rare mass gathering of U.S. flag officers at Quantico is an opportunity to clarify civilian-military relations as leaders plan -course...
Israeli forces struck Hamas leadership sites in Qatar's capital as part of ongoing operations against the terrorist organization after the Oct. 7,...
China builds massive military capabilities targeting 2027 Taiwan readiness while US forces remain overstretched across multiple global commitments.
Empty assurances won’t save Ukraine. Russia remains hell-bent on waging its campaign of terror. High-stakes talks between Trump, Zelenskyy and...