Andrew Davidson

Andrew Davidson is an analyst at Geopolitical Futures. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management and Homeland Security and is completing his master’s degree in International Relations through Liberty University. Prior to working on continuing his education, he served in the U.S. Army for over 11 years with experience as a Platoon Sergeant in the Middle East and South Korea serving with the 10th Mountain Division and the 25th Infantry Division.

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Modern Warfighting and the Decline of the Cold War Doctrine

For more than a generation, the international system was organized along the lines of the Cold War. Though the United States and the Soviet Union were the primary belligerents in the conflict, the foreign policies of nearly all nations were conceived through the lens of the Cold War. Naturally, this resulted in a bespoke military […]

Strategic Options as US-Russia Talks Stall

U.S.-Russia talks over a settlement in Ukraine have largely stalled. On June 16, Moscow announced that Washington had unilaterally canceled the next round of negotiations, while the U.S. simultaneously...

Iran Hits Back but Avoids Provocation

In response to U.S. airstrikes on June 22 targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, Iran launched a missile barrage on June 23 against U.S. bases in Qatar and Iraq. Using short-range...

The Evolution of the Global Defense Industry

The global defense industry is undergoing a profound transformation driven by rapid technological advancement and growing concern over supply chain resilience. The changes underway reflect not only short-term responses...

The US Shifts Course in the Red Sea Standoff

Earlier this month, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the end of U.S. airstrikes against Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi movement. The decision followed a ceasefire agreement brokered by Oman. It required...

As Trade Changes, So Does US Defense

Reports from around the world suggest U.S. military policy is at odds with itself. On the one hand, the United States has pledged to reduce its global military footprint,...

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