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US troops exit Iraq after more than a decade

The current deployment began in 2014 in an effort to combat ‘Islamic State’ extremists. Iran, which has sought a complete removal of the US military from the Middle East, celebrated the withdrawal.

US Ditches Saudi Arabia Amid Houthi Attacks

Washington’s refusal to assist Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks strains the longstanding alliance. This decision sparks debate despite historical ties and personal connections between leaders.

Google Fined €403M by EU for Location Data Misuse

The European Union has issued a substantial €403 million fine against Google for the improper handling of user location data over a two-year period. This penalty underscores ongoing regulatory scrutiny of tech giants’ data practices.

US $533M Ammo Plant: Zero Shells Produced

A General Dynamics-run ammunition plant, funded with over half a billion dollars, has failed to produce a single 155mm artillery shell in nearly two years. This stark reality exposes significant vulnerabilities in the US defense industrial base amidst global demand surges.

US Sanctions on Iran: A Micro-Level Misfire?

Philips P. O’Brien argues that recent sanctions against an Egyptian bank expose a profound misunderstanding of modern warfare and geopolitical leverage by U.S. institutions, revealing a strategy against Iran that lacks any real strategic bite.

Europe’s Grand Strategy: Beyond US Influence

This article delves into the critical need for Europe to develop its own independent grand strategy, free from historical American strategic influence. It challenges the prevailing narrative and calls for European states to redefine their interests and capabilities.

Trump’s Allies Exposed: Truth Slips Out

Bulwark Roundup: Blanche’s Maxwell Deal, Clayton’s Election Dodge, and Vance’s Helicopter Rides A sharply worded Bulwark commentary piece argues AG nominee Todd Blanche’s conduct — his nine-hour interview with Ghislaine Maxwell followed by her unusual transfer to a lower-security prison […]