The US, Iran, Nukes and a 9/11 Scenario Feb. 9, 2026 Question: I find it difficult to believe that Washington truly views the Iranian nuclear program as an existential strike threat. Rather, Tehran’s nuclear pursuit is an invaluable strategic asset for the United States. It provides the permanent justification for a naval presence in the […]
George Answers Your Questions: The Dubai Talks on the Ukraine War
Jan. 31, 2026
Question: You have written about the 80-year institutional cycle and the 50-year...
The Dubai Talks on the Ukraine War
Jan. 26, 2026
Question: Will a weakened Russia drift toward the North Korean and Iranian models of instability, propped...
Confession: I Can’t Figure Out Trump’s Latest Move
Jan. 19, 2026
Question: Why don’t you realize Donald Trump is a mentally unbalanced narcissist and therefore his...
The European Crisis: Origin and Future
Dec. 15, 2025
Question: Europe today is similar to the 13 colonies that came together to oppose a powerful adversary....
The National Security Strategy of the United States of America
Dec. 9, 2025
Question: In the 2025 National Security Strategy document, Russia’s relevance is marginal, and...
Rethinking China
Nov. 17, 2025
Question: Some interesting reasoning regarding the dismissal of senior military commanders in China. It feels like these purges will be inevitable...
Russia’s Issues Beyond Ukraine
Nov. 11, 2025
Question: Why do you conclude with the statement that Russia has neither the ability nor interest to act on...
