Ukraine’s current counteroffensive strategy depends on good infantry fighting vehicles. U.S.-supplied Bradley IFVs are nothing to shake a stick at, but the Swedish-made Stridsfordon 90 may be in a class of its own. The Stridsfordon, or combat vehicle, is manufactured by BAE Systems Hägglunds. Ukraine already has at least 50 in its inventory. However, that…

In a move to balance environmental protection and energy industry interests, the White House has taken steps to prevent oil and gas drilling on more than 6 million acres of federal waters. Industry groups have contested the decision, asserting that it contradicts the Biden administration’s own Inflation Reduction Act and threatens American energy security. “Today’s…

The first Republican presidential debate offered American voters a chance to start assessing potential GOP candidates who may emerge as the party’s frontrunner in the coming year. Throughout the debate, the candidates engaged in vigorous exchanges, addressing a range of topics including age, policy positions, and inevitably, the role of former President Donald Trump. Straight…

The U.S. dollar has been the world’s dominant reserve currency for as long as most people alive can remember. Dedollarization talk in the past has never amounted to much, but with renewed calls to dedollarize, is king dollar about to lose its reign? I should say never is a very long time. I shouldn’t say…

Is the U.S. dollar really at risk of losing its reserve currency status? Dedollarization talks are heating up as more countries look to cut the U.S. dollar out of trade transactions. What would a move away from the U.S. dollar mean for the U.S. economy and what currency could replace it? Geopolitical strategist Peter Zeihan…

Maui’s emergency chief stepped down amid questions over his agency’s wildfire response. And the island received a massive donation for victims that has special meaning to the community. These stories and more highlight The Rundown for Friday, Aug. 18, 2023. Maui emergency chief resigns amid wildfire response criticism The chief responsible for emergency response in…

When someone volunteers for the U.S. military, they typically expect basic needs like food, housing and healthcare will be provided. On the whole, the United States takes care of most of its service members’ needs, but there is room for improvement. Take Fort Cavazos, for instance, the Army post formerly known as Fort Hood. It’s…