Category: Military Strategy
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The Cost of an Empire
“Why does the US spend so much on its military?”, Johnny Harris discusses the US military budget surpassing that of other major military powers combined and delves into the details of military spending. Approximately half of the budget goes towards operations and maintenance, with the next largest category being people. The Pentagon also spends heavily…
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France vs Russia (in Africa)
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Military Tech
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Total War: Taiwan, USA, and China
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Floating Fortress
The USS Gerald R. Ford is hailed as the most expensive and largest carrier ever built, with a price tag of at least $13 billion. It has the ability to generate enough energy to support high-power lasers and can accommodate more stealth fighters than Russia’s armed forces combined. With a displacement of around 100,000 long…
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IDF vs. Hamas
Israel Defense Force was surprised and Hamas was able to reach several major towns with populations of around 30,000 people. The live conflict map shows that Israel retaliated with artillery and air strikes, including the use of attack helicopters and fighter jets. However, Hamas was reportedly able to strike deep enough to force Israel to…
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Kamakazi drones, dolphins, other Ukrainian Naval Assets
The implications of Ukraine’s alleged strike on the Kerch Strait Bridge using modified kamikaze drones, as well as Russia’s suspension of the grain deal and subsequent attacks on Ukrainian grain storage and export facilities are all explored in depth. Also, the rejection of the grain deal has significant economic, strategic, and diplomatic implications for world…
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Russian Wheat Scare
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Turkey up to its eyeballs
Over the past two years, there has been a significant shift in the power balance, causing Turkey to reassess its relationships. This has led to improvements in relations with countries like Israel and a reevaluation of its stance towards Russia. Negotiations on the transfer of military technology and equipment, such as F-16s and drones, have…
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Kyle Bass
Kyle Bass, founder of Hayman Capital and one of the few to benefit from the 2008 mortgage crisis, warns of the concerning military capabilities of China and argues that American investors played a role in building their war machine. He points out that China now has more naval ships than the U.S. Navy and believes…