Why the Cold War is still going on, the empty promises of the New World Order, and more.
Wednesday Reads
September 17, 2025
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The Cold War Never Ended
by Andrew C. Kuchins
While 1991 is often given as the end of the Cold War, the truth is that the Cold War never ended; it just paused before resuming again. Read it here.
The Hollow Promise of the New World Order
by Leon Hadar
George HW Bush’s famous 1990 speech embodied an era when American power seemed unlimited. Thirty-five years later, we know better. Read it here.
US Energy Dominance is Undermined by a Less Open Global Economy
by Greg Priddy
A less open global economy threatens to upend President Trump’s plan to kickstart his plan for US energy dominance. Read it here.
Scrapping ICBM Modernization Plans Would Be a Good Thing
by Benjamin Giltner
Scrapping ICBM modernization plans would do a great deal to better reflect America’s current strategic end goals. Read it here.
Private Sector Mineral Companies Must Prioritize European National Goals
by Max Keating
If Europe wishes to secure its own critical mineral supplies, it must learn from its failures and rein in private sector mineral companies. Read it here.
