Strategy
US leaders view China as a ‘pacing threat’ − has Washington enough stamina to last the race?
US leaders view China as a ‘pacing threat’ − has Washington enough stamina to last the race? US leaders view China as a “pacing threat,” meaning it’s a rising power that directly challenges the US’ global position and sets the tempo of competition. The concept of a pacing threat reorients the US defense establishment around […]
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Starbucks wants you to stay awhile – but shuttering its mobile-only pickup locations could be a risky move
Starbucks wants you to stay awhile – but shuttering its mobile-only pickup locations could be a risky move Starbucks plans to phase out its mobile-only pickup locations starting in 2026, citing a desire to return to its roots as a “third place” where customers can gather and connect. The company’s decision affects only about 0.5% […]
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Consume Me is a raw and funny memoir in video game form
Consume Me is a raw and funny memoir in video game form Consume Me is an autobiographical video game memoir that explores disordered eating and diet culture through a humorous lens. The game, developed by Jenny Jiao Hsia and AP Thomson, uses a “bites” system to track calories, rendering food as Tetris blocks. The game […]
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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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