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Latest Expert Analysis stories, analysis, and updates from SOFREP.

In Focus with Curtis Fox: Bureaucracy Limits Special Ops’ Effectiveness

In Focus with Curtis Fox: Bureaucracy Limits Special Ops’ Effectiveness

February 26, 2025

Bureaucracy and slow approvals are tying the hands of our best forces. Time for a change in how Special Ops operate.

Target the Cartels, Expose Their Enablers, and Hold US Bureaucrats Accountable

Target the Cartels, Expose Their Enablers, and Hold US Bureaucrats Accountable

February 18, 2025

Drug cartels aren’t just criminals—they’re insurgents. Designating them as terrorists is urgent for US security, stability, and justice.

The Bolduc Brief: Americans Should Approach the Trump Administration’s Economic Policies with Caution – A Critical Analysis of Tariffs

The Bolduc Brief: Americans Should Approach the Trump Administration’s Economic Policies with Caution – A Critical Analysis of Tariffs

February 18, 2025

Tariffs promise to protect US jobs, but at what cost? Higher prices, trade wars, and economic slowdowns—are they worth it?

In Focus with Curtis Fox: Rethinking the Special Forces Mission

In Focus with Curtis Fox: Rethinking the Special Forces Mission

February 17, 2025

Has the Special Forces mission expanded too far? Green Berets were built for Unconventional Warfare—so why are they juggling nine missions?

Ending the War in Ukraine: Why Peace Means Power for America’s Supply Chains and Global Dominance

Ending the War in Ukraine: Why Peace Means Power for America’s Supply Chains and Global Dominance

February 16, 2025

Ending the war in Ukraine isn’t about surrender—it’s about unleashing America’s economic strength, stabilizing global supply chains, and restoring U.S. dominance through strategic, hard-nosed diplomacy.

DoDEA’s DEI Agenda: Are Military Schools Pushing Ideological Activism?

DoDEA’s DEI Agenda: Are Military Schools Pushing Ideological Activism?

February 16, 2025

Middle school walkout in Germany sparks DEI controversy—student-led or faculty-driven? DoDEA’s role in activism vs. education questioned.

The Bolduc Brief: The Role of USAID in US Foreign Relations and National Security

The Bolduc Brief: The Role of USAID in US Foreign Relations and National Security

February 16, 2025

USAID: Kennedy’s bold move in 1961. Humanitarian aid meets US military strategy—essential or expendable? The debate rages on.

G-Force Nightmare: How Fighter Pilots Cheat Death Every Time They Pull 9 G’s

G-Force Nightmare: How Fighter Pilots Cheat Death Every Time They Pull 9 G’s

February 15, 2025

Ever wondered how pilots handle G-forces? Discover the science behind G-LOC and how pilots stay conscious at +9Gs.

The Bolduc Brief: A Critical Assessment of President Trump’s Plan for Gaza

The Bolduc Brief: A Critical Assessment of President Trump’s Plan for Gaza

February 14, 2025

Trump’s Gaza plan misses the mark, risking more instability. It’s time for a smarter, more collaborative approach to Middle East peace.

American Privateers Could Make War on the Cartels

American Privateers Could Make War on the Cartels

February 13, 2025

Erik Prince and Mike Lee propose using private contractors with “Letters of Marque” to target cartels—could this change the game?

The Bolduc Brief: The Personal Power of Stoicism – A Journey of Integrity and Resilience

The Bolduc Brief: The Personal Power of Stoicism – A Journey of Integrity and Resilience

February 11, 2025

Stoicism has shaped my life, helping me uphold my oaths and navigate challenges with resilience. Could this philosophy transform leadership today?

Updating the Practice of Unconventional Warfare: A Blueprint for the Continued Evolution of Special Forces

Updating the Practice of Unconventional Warfare: A Blueprint for the Continued Evolution of Special Forces

February 10, 2025

USASOC is reshaping Special Forces for future conflicts, facing recruitment struggles while reimagining training and mission focus.

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