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As globalization weakens, unless the U.S. enhances its processing capabilities, it is on a path toward economic instability.

US must master processing to safeguard its economic security

Four Senate Republicans urged their Tuberville to lift objections to U.S. military nominations to avert a Thanksgiving government shutdown.

Sen. Tuberville’s culture war endangers US military forces

While talks between the U.S., Israel, and Saudi Arabia are ongoing, the Saudis will have to bring more to the table to pull off a deal.

Will Israel, Saudi Arabia and the US reach an agreement?

Here's how the conflict in Ukraine may have potentially prevented another financial crisis in the United States.

How Ukraine War may have helped avert US financial crisis

Chinese President Xi Jinping will not be attending the G20 Summit, even as his country faces economic and political stress.

Why Xi Jinping’s G20 Summit no-show is a big deal

New legislation is pushing the Pentagon to release more information on UAPs, and there are three possible ways aliens may be reaching Earth.

How are extraterrestrials reaching Earth?

The U.S. military continues to battle a decades-long recruitment crisis. Thankfully, Zoomers specialize in some of the most-needed skills.

How can the US military recruit ‘zoomers’?

Ukrainian drone attacks reached 100m deep into Russian territory. What does this mean for Russia, and for any future US-China conflict?

Ukrainian drone attacks signal ‘turning point’ for Russia

Central banks are exploring the concept of official digital currencies, but is their excitement justified?

The problem with central bank digital currencies

A U.S.-Cuba deal is inevitable for long-term US grand strategy, and necessary for the entire Gulf of Mexico region.

Why is a US-Cuba deal inevitable?

Here's an analysis of six technologies that offer huge potential for making a worldwide impact and the countries most likely to benefit.

US will benefit most from innovations in advanced technologies

Launching Tomahawk missiles from trucks is the most important military evolution in the U.S. military over the past four decades.

Tomahawks on trucks most important military evolution in decades

The BRICS summit is over and the inclusion of six new countries almost guarantees the bloc will not accomplish anything meaningful.

BRICS going nowhere, especially with new members

Following the reported death of Prigozhin, there's an extensive list of suspects who might gain from the mercenary leader's demise.

Who killed Yevgeny Prigozhin?

Texas has been on a tear for decades but its remarkable success is unlikely to continue at its current pace.

Texas’ rapid growth unlikely to continue at current pace

Despite its non-democratic government, there are several reasons why Vietnam remains a crucial trade ally for the U.S.

What makes Vietnam a valuable US ally?

Ukraine getting F-16 fighter jets sets the scene for deploying advanced, longer-range weapons against Moscow.

Ukraine’s F-16 approval brings Moscow within striking distance

New U.S. investment rules intended to safeguard American capital and technology will cost China, according to Peter Zeihan.

Losing American knowledge marks huge blow to China

Even while Ukraine and Russia are in a "holding pattern," there are always important updates worth keeping an eye on.

Even during ‘holding period,’ Ukraine War merits close attention

What's causing the devastating flooding in northern China? Here's some historical context to help explain the underlying origins.

What’s behind devastating flooding in northern China?

Five Americans held in Iran could be released as part of a prisoner swap deal that returns $6 billion in sanctioned assets to Iran.

The tentative US-Iran prisoner deal is a win for America

If you're like most Americans that don't trust the media, here are a few news sources that might put you on solid footing moving forward.

Why we can’t trust the media

If the recent economic data coming out of China isn't just an anomaly, its economy could enter a rapid downward spiral in the near future.

China facing economic funk after COVID

A study claims to have discovered the "first room-temperature ambient-pressure superconductor," but some think it's just too good to be true.

Does the new LK-99 superconductor deserve all the hype?