Great Power Competition

How Trump’s Tariff War Could Strengthen America in the Long Run
By employing protectionist measures now, before the next great war begins, America can shield its eviscerated manufacturing sector—and perhaps restore it to fighting shape.

PODCAST: Rethinking American Grand Strategy (w/ Ionut Popescu)
What should America’s grand strategy look like in a world shaped by resurgent great powers, regional conflict, and rising multipolarity? Rethinking American Grand Strategy (w/ Ionut Popescu) As China pushes...

A Better Way To Handle The Panama Canal
Trump and his team are right to recognize Panama’s strategic importance, but they are wrong in how they are approaching the issue. During his inaugural address in January, President Trump...

China Could Build an “Island Chain” Around America
Mounting a standing presence in America’s backyard could pay handsome returns on a modest Chinese investment.

How To Take Iran Out Of The Eurasian Entente
The pieces are in place to deal a decisive blow against Iran and, by extension, its Russian and Chinese compatriots. China, Russia, and Iran have congealed into a Eurasian Entente...

JD Vance Unveils America’s AI Doctrine
The vice president’s speech at the Paris AI Summit emphasized speed, deregulation, and America’s bid for global technological supremacy. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a theoretical or futuristic concept—it...

Donald Trump And Narendra Modi’s Opportunity
Now is the time to enshrine a U.S.-India great power partnership. This week, Indian prime minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Washington, DC for two days of talks with...

Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon Priorities, Summed Up in One Word
For several years now, the Pentagon has publicly acknowledged that China is its top national security priority.

China Is Not Seeking To Remake World Order
China’s goal is not to usurp the U.S. role and unilaterally set the rules of international behavior but instead to increase its role relative to that of the United States...

Trump’s Greenland Play: The View From Moscow
The militarization of Greenland and the wider Arctic region may push Russia and China closer together. The Russia-U.S. relationship (or lack thereof) has long dominated Arctic geopolitics. Geography makes the...

Ukraine’s Victory Will Ensure Critical Mineral Security
If Western support falters, Ukraine’s reserves of rare earth minerals will be left at the mercy of Russia and China. The global economy is growing more and more dependent on...

Trieste and the New Golden Road
Trieste will play a pivotal role in the revival of the “New Golden Road,” linking Central-Eastern Europe to the Indo-Mediterranean and beyond. Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in Limes...