Strategy
Why is the object of golf to play as little golf as possible?
Why is the object of golf to play as little golf as possible? Golf’s objective is to play as little golf as possible by achieving the lowest score on each hole, which is determined by the par rating of the course. In golf, every shot counts, and there are no do-overs or second chances, making […]
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Why universities are hiring more chief marketing officers – even as budgets shrink
Why universities are hiring more chief marketing officers – even as budgets shrink More universities are hiring Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) to oversee branding, enrollment campaigns, and public communications, despite budget constraints. The study found that having a CMO is linked to a significant boost in student enrollment, with an average increase of 1.6% more […]
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What damage did the US do to Iran’s nuclear program? Why it’s so hard to know
What damage did the US do to Iran’s nuclear program? Why it’s so hard to know The US military’s attack on Iran’s nuclear site at Fordo on June 21, 2025, resulted in significant damage, but the extent of the damage is disputed among intelligence analysts and officials. The US Air Force dropped a dozen ground-penetrating […]
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Why Kissinger would have been a Fortnite champ − and other foreign policy lessons from the gaming world
Why Kissinger would have been a Fortnite champ − and other foreign policy lessons from the gaming world Games like Fortnite, League of Legends, and Minecraft can provide valuable lessons for understanding international relations, including realpolitik, liberalism, and constructivism. Fortnite’s battle-royale mode illustrates the concept of realpolitik, where states survive based on accruing power and […]
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Ukraine’s Operation Spider Web destroyed more than aircraft – it tore apart the old idea that bases far behind the front lines are safe
Ukraine’s Operation Spider Web destroyed more than aircraft – it tore apart the old idea that bases far behind the front lines are safe Ukraine’s Operation Spider Web successfully destroyed or degraded over 40 strategic bombers, including Tu-95, Tu-160, and Tu-22 M3 aircraft, as well as an A-50 airborne-early-warning jet, in a series of blasts […]
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Square Enix surprise announced a Final Fantasy Tactics remaster
Square Enix surprise announced a Final Fantasy Tactics remaster Square Enix has announced a remastered version of Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, titled Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, set to release on September 30th. The game will be an isometric strategy game that takes players back to the original PlayStation era, with unique […]
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Terrorists weigh risks to their reputation when deciding which crises to exploit − new research
Terrorists weigh risks to their reputation when deciding which crises to exploit − new research Terrorist groups tend to exploit security and economic crises more frequently than humanitarian disasters, as these situations present opportunities for attack when a state’s attention and resources are diverted. The decision to exploit a crisis also depends on the reputational […]
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Disinformation and other forms of ‘sharp power’ now sit alongside the ‘hard power’ of tanks and ‘soft power’ of ideas in policy handbook
Disinformation and other forms of ‘sharp power’ now sit alongside the ‘hard power’ of tanks and ‘soft power’ of ideas in policy handbook Three forms of power exist: hard power (coercion through force or economic pressure), soft power (attracting others through credibility, legitimacy, and cultural appeal), and sharp power (manipulating others through disinformation, covert influence, […]
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s battles are best when you break them
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s battles are best when you break them Expedition 33’s battles are more about strategy than flashy combat. The game features turn-based RPG combat that can be customized to suit your playstyle. You can have up to three party members participating in a fight, and reserve teammates can be called in if […]
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A warning for Democrats from the Gilded Age and the 1896 election
A warning for Democrats from the Gilded Age and the 1896 election A warning for Democrats from the Gilded Age: The party’s internal struggles hampered its ability to wage successful national campaigns, as seen in the 1896 election. The Gilded Age (1870-1900) was characterized by rapid industrialization, increased immigration, and debates over economic policy, mirroring […]
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