Societies have tried to control resources as long as there have been resources to control. Whether precious metals, arable lands or hydrocarbon deposits, access to resources shapes military postures, influences political alliances and sets foreign policies – even in 2025. If anything, the scale and urgency of modern operations have made resources all the more […]
When Rivers Become Red Lines
Scale and urgency have heightened the importance of certain water resources.
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