Total U.S. Military Budget. Current and Historical Trends
The United States remains the world’s top military spender by a wide margin. In FY2023, U.S.
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The War in Afghanistan: Costs, Outcomes, and what we could have done with the money. The U.S.-led war in Afghanistan (2001–2021) lasted two decades, making it America’s longest war.
USAID Spending and Geopolitical Influence.
Breakdown of USAID spending compiled by ChatGPT's Deep Research. A large share of U.S.
Will Russia use Nuclear Weapons in Ukraine?
The possibility of nuclear war looms over the conflict in Ukraine, a reminder of the catastrophic potential for escalation. While Russia’s nuclear rhetoric has fluctuated throughout the war, the actual use of nuclear weapons—even…
Money in and money out, from the left pocket to the right.
Alright, so let me get this straight: We pay taxes, right? That’s our money.
Are we entering an era of changing American policies?
Trump often uses combative, assertive language when signaling his interests in policy and alliances. His many executive orders also reflects his willingness to push boundaries and test the resilience of U.S.
DeepSeek and CCP’s quest for AI domination.
Let's dig deeper into the complexities behind the sudden emergence of DeepSeek so we can identify the motivations behind why a powerful (totalitarian) state actor possibly releases something so advanced and valuable. .
Russia’s Post-War Challenges in Ukraine
As the war in Ukraine grinds on, Russia’s long-term strategy becomes increasingly untenable. Even if Moscow were to achieve its military objectives, occupying a Ukraine armed to the teeth and resolutely hostile to Russian…
The Economic Toll of War in Russia. toll war
Russia’s Economic Struggles in a Post-War Era. Russia’s economy, long resilient to shocks and sanctions, is beginning to show deep cracks under the strain of prolonged war in Ukraine.
What If the Electoral College Reflected the Popular Vote?
Proportional Representation in U.S. Presidential Elections?