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What We’re Reading: The Logistics of War, the Politics of Language

Weekly reviews of what’s on our bookshelves.

Iran’s Water Pressure: Droughts, Floods and a Looming Crisis

If it wants to avert a disaster, Tehran needs to find a solution to the country’s water crisis. But its options are limited.

What’s Going on in Iran?

Allison Fedirka and Xander Snyder discuss the evolution of the most recent protests in Iran. Sign up hereĀ for free updates on topics like this.

Risk and Reward in the AI Arms Race

Artificial intelligence is emerging as the strategic high ground in warfare, promising faster targeting, smarter weapons and operations beyond human capacity. Several imperatives are...

Graphic Essay: Emerging Technologies

From the wheel to the internal combustion engine, new technologies have, for better or worse, fundamentally transformed our society. The emerging technologies listed have...

China, Corn and Caterpillars

An invasion of armyworm could force China to import more corn.

China Struggles to Contain an Outbreak

More than 1 million pigs have been culled already to contain the outbreak of African swine fever.

Iran: Retrospective on a Revolution

A look back at the 1979 revolution that shaped the Iran of today.

Serbian Nationalism: Identity Out of Necessity

A shared objective – expelling the Ottomans – gave rise to a truly single national identity.

Iran Protests: What’s Really at Stake

Could the recent bout of unrest be a challenge to the regime?

George Answers Your Questions: Russia’s Vast Borders, US Intelligence on Drug Smuggling

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...

American Disenchantment

By Federico Petroni 1. Power is nothing without will. How much are the Americans willing to sacrifice for the empire? This is perhaps the most...

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