Policy

Analysis of government policies, strategic decisions, and their domestic and international impacts.

2026 U.S. Counterterrorism Blueprint: Taking on Cartels, Jihadists, and Left-Wing Extremists Feature Image

2026 U.S. Counterterrorism Blueprint: Taking on Cartels, Jihadists, and Left-Wing Extremists

Summary The 2026 United States Counterterrorism Strategy marks a sweeping realignment of national security priorities. The strategy elevates narcoterrorists and transnational gangs to the highest threat level, authorizing the use of military, law enforcement, and financial tools to incapacitate them. Legacy Islamist terrorist groups remain a central focus, with expanded

· 4 min
Australia's 2026 National Defence Strategy — A$425 Billion Investment and Opposition Response Feature Image

Australia's 2026 National Defence Strategy — A$425 Billion Investment and Opposition Response

Summary Australia's 2026 National Defence Strategy (NDS) represents the most significant shift in Australian defence policy in decades, committing a record A$425 billion over the next decade to modernise the Australian Defence Force amid what the government describes as the most dangerous strategic environment since World War

· 5 min