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By Smartencylopedia with Agencies In recent years, intelligence-backed special operations have taken on a critical role in global power dynamics, especially with rising competition among major global powers like the U.S., China, and Russia. U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) has adapted its focus accordingly, working to establish and bolster strategic

By Alexander Turner* In 2002, President George W. Bush’s State of the Union address introduced the world to the concept of the “Axis of Evil,” a term that became synonymous with nations deemed threatening to international stability. Fast forward to the present day, and echoes of this phrase reverberate through

By Daniel Robinson* President Biden faces a critical juncture in his administration’s approach to Iran, particularly regarding the “shadow war” playing out across the Middle East. This complex conflict, characterized by covert operations, proxy clashes, and simmering tensions, presents a significant foreign policy challenge with far-reaching implications. The Evolving Battlefield

By The Smartencyclopedia Staff  In recent years, the five Arctic Coastal states—Canada, Denmark, Norway, Russia, and the United States—have embarked on extensive bathymetric and geologic research in the Arctic Ocean. This concerted effort has ignited discussions that go beyond scientific exploration, leading to debates about the potential extension of national