Americas

Tariffs and the Specter of Smoot-Hawley
Bad trade policy helped prolong the Great Depression. Even a muted repeat of this experience is terrifying. Stock prices have tumbled, and anxieties have soared with the White House announcement...

Modernize, Compete, Win: Upgrading America’s Energy Finance Strategy
By upgrading its energy finance strategy through smart reforms and strategic investment, the United States can cement its role as the go-to energy partner for the future.

Colombia Opts to Procure Sweden’s Saab Gripen Fighter
The Gripen is widely recognized for its maneuverability, air-to-air combat capabilities, and versatility.

“Poor Seamanship” Nearly Sank the Navy’s USS Connecticut Submarine
USS Connecticut suffered significant damage during the incident and several sailors onboard reported injuries.

America’s Aircraft Carriers Might No Longer Be Worth the Cost
Missiles and drones that can sink aircraft carriers are quite cheap compared to the billions required to design, build, equip, and operate the carriers themselves. Are they still worth the...

How Trump’s Tariffs Are Reshaping Global Trade
The unveiling of sweeping trade barriers has fundamentally shifted the nature of global trade diplomacy toward transactionalism. This week, President Donald Trump announced a comprehensive set of tariffs affecting nearly...

DOD Acquires Two More MQ-4C Triton Drones from Northrop Grumman
This acquisition means the Navy will soon have twenty-seven MQ-4C Triton drones in its arsenal.

F3D Skyknight: This Navy Warbird Made History Over Korea
The Skyknight was designed in response to a 1945 USN requirement for a jet-powered, radar-equipped, carrier-based night fighter.

What Could a “Nuclear Revolution” Really Look Like?
The nuclear revolution the United States needs will require breaking free from outdated regulations and empowering market-driven innovation to lead the energy future. When I began working on energy policy...

Why Donald Trump Might Reverse Course on Tariffs
With trillions of dollars vanishing from financial markets overnight, the president may have little choice but to make an uncharacteristic U-turn.

How the Air Force Is Teaching F-16s to Fly Themselves
The VISTA and VENOM projects—both of which utilize experimental F-16 Fighting Falcons—are the beginning of the end for manned military flying.

Forget the MOAB: America’s 30,000-Pound GBU-57 Is the “Father of All Bombs”
The GBU-57’s size and weight alone distinguish it from other munitions, but its true significance lies in its ability to bore deep into the Earth before detonating—thereby ensuring maximum damage...