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The Death of Deterrence Fatigue
Twelve days ago, Iran was a nuclear threshold state. Today, it’s a state of denial. The regime that spent decades waving missiles,...

Rick de la Torre
Jun 233 min read


Trump’s Saudi Gambit
President Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia this week wasn’t just another diplomatic courtesy call—it was a signal flare across the...

Rick de la Torre
May 144 min read


Zelenskyy’s Political Autopsy
Volodymyr Zelenskyy came to Washington expecting to secure U.S. support, finalize a minerals deal, and walk away with a renewed...

Rick de la Torre
Mar 42 min read


Trump's Cease-Fire
The recent cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas represents a much-needed pause in one of the region’s most devastating...

Rick de la Torre
Jan 153 min read


A Strong Choice for NATO
The Trump administration’s appointment of Matthew Whitaker as U.S. Ambassador to NATO is a bold and strategic move that underscores a...

Rick de la Torre
Nov 20, 20242 min read
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