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Geopolitics & Security

Articles about world affairs, defense and policy.

Arctic Security — In an Age of Expanding Access

Arctic Security — In an Age of Expanding Access

For decades, the Arctic was treated as a blank space on security maps—a region defined by ice, isolated warning stations, and submarine patrol routes. Military presence was minimal, and for most governments the High North played a marginal role in defense planning. That detachment is ending. As sea ice

Resource Control — How Indonesia Kept Value Within the Country

Resource Control — How Indonesia Kept Value Within the Country

For decades, most resource-rich countries followed a straightforward economic model: extract raw materials, export them, collect royalties, and fund the state with the earnings. The approach generated revenue quickly, but it rarely translated into lasting industrial position. Earnings arrived once, while most of the value was created elsewhere. This structure

Structures of Power- Four Historical Models

Structures of Power- Four Historical Models

Throughout history, various leaders have organized power in different ways. This article examines four approaches to governance: Niccolò Machiavelli's analysis in The Prince and Discourses on Livy, Julius Caesar's concentration of authority, Frederick the Great's institutional reforms, and Hannibal Barca's command under

Strategic Sovereignty- How France Built an Independent Military

Strategic Sovereignty- How France Built an Independent Military

After the Second World War, France had to rebuild the institutions that supported national security. The occupation revealed that the country lacked the structures needed to anticipate risks, mobilise forces and protect national territory. The state faced shortages in intelligence, industry and logistics, and wanted to avoid a situation where

The Arctic — Trade, Energy & Development

The Arctic — Trade, Energy & Development

For decades, the Arctic was treated as a blank space on the map — a region defined by ice, scientific missions, and isolated settlements. Commercial activity was minimal, and for most governments and industries the High North played a marginal role. That position is changing. As sea ice retreats and technology

Seoul — The Command Center of South Korea’s Industrial System

Seoul — The Command Center of South Korea’s Industrial System

South Korea’s rise from a war-damaged country to an advanced manufacturing power happened within two generations. The early post-1953 years focused on rebuilding institutions, land reforms, and basic stability. By the 1960s, the government shifted toward export manufacturing and built a coordinated policy system around it. Large family-owned conglomerates

Mission Command: The Prussian idea that shaped NATO doctrine

Mission Command: The Prussian idea that shaped NATO doctrine

Mission Command, also known as Auftragstaktik in German, is a command philosophy used across NATO and most Western armies. It gives soldiers freedom to act once the goal is clear. Commanders set what must be achieved and trust those on the ground to decide how to accomplish it. This keeps