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GRRM’s gold call: A 2024 forecast that held

GRRM’s gold call: A 2024 forecast that held

Subscribe now with a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. How GRRM anticipated gold’s breakoutAn analysis by David Goldman for GRRM in October ...

Jan 30, 2026 5 min read
US war with Iran demands strategy, not just strength

US war with Iran demands strategy, not just strength

We’ve entered a new age of international warfare where it has become apparent in advance how a conflict may unfold prior to the start of that war. For example, aircraft carriers move from one lo...

Jan 30, 2026 5 min read
Is Trump’s foreign policy really realist?

Is Trump’s foreign policy really realist?

Trump’s second-term foreign policy presents a complex picture when evaluated against classical realist principles. While certain elements align with realist thinking—particularly its emphasis on power...

Jan 31, 2026 5 min read
The currency crisis behind Iran’s protest explosion

The currency crisis behind Iran’s protest explosion

In early January, several currency trackers briefly displayed the Iranian rial’s value as “$0.00,” unable to process the speed and scale of the depreciation, making it unexchangeable on important inte...

Jan 31, 2026 5 min read
China’s fading power and prestige in South Asia

China’s fading power and prestige in South Asia

China sought to prove its capabilities through major projects in South Asia, but those same projects now challenge its image as a rising power. Over the past two decades, China has expanded its footpr...

Feb 02, 2026 5 min read
The myth of an emerging Islamic NATO

The myth of an emerging Islamic NATO

In recent months, sections of the media and strategic commentary have been abuzz with claims that countries such as Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey are moving toward the creation of an “Islamic NATO...

Feb 02, 2026 5 min read