It appears so, but U.S. policy alone is not enough to produce a change—Beijing will have to capitalize on the emerging geopolitical inflection point if it wants to ensure a long-lasting shift.

Submarines alone won’t achieve deterrence. Clear objectives are vital—without knowing which actions to prevent, allied efforts risk becoming fragmented and strategically ineffective. Industry requires direction to invest effectively. Cohesion across partners drives strategic impact.

The FP-1 is designed to engage high-value targets at strategic depth. The emergence of the FP-1 now places critical Russian infrastructure within effective engagement range, potentially even logistics lines inside the Russian Federation proper.

After months of negotiation, the United States and Ukraine have struck an economic partnership, intended to open US access to Ukraine’s natural resources—including its critical minerals—while helping to finance Ukraine’s reconstruction.

Scientific research remains a core treaty focus but faces increasing pressure from geopolitical interests and resource ambitions— a renewed international commitment is needed. China and Russia are expanding activities while potential territorial conflict grows.

Powerful nations often prioritise strategic influence over values—dependent partners risk being sidelined when support becomes inconvenient or politically costly. WW1 US President Wilson prioritised global leadership over allied victory. Patron states can withdraw support without warning.

The South China Sea is a hotly contested area of geopolitical significance. For years, ASEAN and China have been slowly forging a path towards a peaceful resolution, but various issues continue to handicap the process.

Taiwan’s geography and base limitations make its air force vulnerable to sustained missile attacks despite underground shelters —more than just diversion tactics needed. War games show rapid air losses. Ukraine dispersed aircraft across small civilian airfields.

In May 1945, American soldiers and Wehrmacht (united German armed forces) troops became unlikely allies in a battle against the SS, in what could be considered the strangest fight of World War II.

There has been a well-intentioned shift toward empathetic leadership and psychological safety. The article suggests that this cultural shift didn’t cause the problem of ‘softness’ in military leadership, but it may have hardened it.