Leader: Dick Cheney
Geopolitical analyses and chronicles addressing the decisions, influence, and historical impact of Dick Cheney.
Published Chronicles & Analyses
Vladimir Putin's 2007 Munich Speech: The Rejection of the Unipolar World
Vladimir Putin's landmark 2007 address at the Munich Security Conference, where he vehemently criticized perceived US dominance and unilateralism, is widely regarded as a pivotal moment marking Russia's definitive break from post-Cold War integration with the West and the formal articulation of a new, confrontational foreign policy centered on multipolarity. This speech laid the groundwork for Russia's assertive actions in the subsequent decades.
The Invasion of Iraq 2003: WMD Claims and the Fall of Saddam Hussein
A comprehensive examination of the US-led 2003 invasion of Iraq, analyzing the dubious WMD claims, the rapid collapse of Saddam Hussein's regime, the devastating intelligence failures, and the profound geopolitical and socio-economic consequences that reshaped the Middle East and international relations.
Bush's Axis of Evil Speech 2002: Defining the War on Terror Parameters
How the US President's State of the Union address identified Iraq, Iran, and North Korea as sponsors of terror seeking mass destruction weapons.
The September 11 Attacks: The Day That Changed Global Geopolitics
Al-Qaeda's terrorist strikes on New York and Washington, initiating the 'War on Terror' and restructuring global security architecture.
The Gulf War 1990: Saddam's Invasion of Kuwait and the Global Response
How the rapid invasion of Kuwait in August 1990 triggered an unprecedented international coalition and set the stage for Operation Desert Storm.