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A successful launch from the USS Nebraska. Image Credit: US Strategic Command

OPED: ‘No First Use’ Nuclear Weapons Policy is Dangerous

The Nobel Committee’s idealistic vision of a nuclear-free world is admirable, but ignoring ...

Op-Ed Oct 27

Central American migrants easily scale a metal wall at the US-Mexico border at Tijuana. Image Credit: Pedro Pardo / AFP

USMC Colonel (Ret) Eric Buer: A Humanitarian and Security Crisis at The US Border

Our nation has always been built on the strength of legal immigration, but when reckless policy o...

Op-Ed Oct 14

Republican Senator J.D. Vance and Democratic Governor Tim Walz face off in a cordial but crucial Vice Presidential debate.

VP Debate Recap: Foreign Policy and National Security in the Spotlight

When it comes to protecting the homeland, both candidates last night agreed on the goal, but thei...

Op-Ed Oct 02

Despite his death and decades of counterterrorism efforts, Osama bin Laden continues to inspire a global network of jihadist operatives.

Former CIA Targeting Officer: Al-Qaeda – 23 Years After 9/11 and Still a Global Threat

Al-Qaeda may have shifted its strategy to the shadows, but make no mistake—their global footpri...

World Sep 11

A tribute wall at the 9/11 Memorial honors the faces and lives lost on that tragic day, serving as a poignant reminder of the enduring impact of the attacks on American history.

The Bolduc Brief: The Long Shadow of War-Assessing U.S. Foreign Policy and National Security

Despite the best efforts of American service members, the past two decades of military engagement...

Military Sep 11

Retired Ranger Colonel Shares Hard Lessons Forged in Combat

Combat strips away pretense, leaving only your training, instincts, and the will to lead—so tru...

Op-Ed Sep 10

A Russian protestor holds up a sign reading, "No War". Image Credit: Atlantic Council

Military Author Frank Demith: Ukraine Strikes Back – Will Russia Use Nukes To Oust the Invaders?

When the invader becomes the invaded, Russia’s chest-thumping rhetoric crumbles, revealing ...

World Aug 30

Brigadier General (Ret.) Donald C. Bolduc

The Bolduc Brief: How the Biden Administration’s Foreign Policy is Crippling the US

The Biden administration’s foreign policy, marked by reactive diplomacy and a reliance on m...

Op-Ed Aug 12

A dove takes flight among the remnants of war in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip. Image Credit: Reuters/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa

Project Dynamo Is ‘Boots on the Ground in the Middle East To Help Americans in Need

In a world teetering on the brink of chaos, Project Dynamo stands as a beacon of hope, embodying ...

Op-Ed Aug 08

A J-15 fighter jet takes off from the Chinese aircraft carrier Shangdong during a military exercise near Taiwan. Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons

China Threatens the Philippines with One of Its Newest Aircraft Carriers

China’s deployment of the Shandong aircraft carrier within Philippine territorial waters st...

World Jul 01

Espionage chess game: Shadowy figures exchange secrets amid military might, symbolizing the intense geopolitical rivalry between the US and China. Original illustration by SOFREP

The Rise of Chinese Espionage: Threatening U.S. Security

The multifaceted espionage campaign by the Chinese Communist Party, aimed at siphoning off Americ...

Op-Ed Jul 01

A smiling Andrey Kozlov shows relief after being freed by Israeli commandos. Image Credit: Frumnews.com

Operation Arnon: A Daring Hostage Rescue in a Time of Despair

Operation Arnon has reignited a flicker of hope for the Jewish community, proving that even in ou...

Op-Ed Jun 14

North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un is shown here with one of his intercontinental ballistic missiles.

Opinion: Why South Korea Should Not Acquire Nuclear Weapons

South Korea’s pursuit of nuclear weapons is unnecessary for its defense against North Korea...

Op-Ed May 25

Why Deterrence Worked Against Iran but Not Hamas

Deterrence remains a potent force in international security against nation-states like Iran but f...

Middle East May 05

Unveiling the shadowy chessboard of Middle Eastern geopolitics, where proxies and powers weave a complex tapestry of intrigue and strategy. Original illustration by SOFREP.

USMC Colonel (Ret) Eric Buer – The Rise of the Iranian Proxy: A Fool’s Errand

Amidst the shadowy web of proxies and patrons, Tehran’s gamble with its Axis of Resistance ...

Op-Ed Feb 15

The US - Mexico border crisis escalates.

Op-Ed: Crisis at the Border – Unveiling the True Scale of Unchecked Immigration

It’s high time we faced the harsh reality: our nation’s border is more than just a li...

Op-Ed Feb 06

BQM 177A Cruise Missile Target Surrogate — photo by Kratos

Geo Hand on Current Events: U.S. Arms Sales to Taiwan Upsetting China — But Who Cares?

The tension between the United States and China is hardly a mystery. But U.S. arms sales to Taiwa...

Op-Ed Jan 15

The eagle has seen brighter days. Original illustration by SOFREP.

USMC Colonel (Ret) Eric Buer – The Failure of American Foreign Policy and the Impact of TikTok Scholars

The administration’s lack of moral courage has left our adversaries militarily and diplomat...

Op-Ed Dec 08

The first US Presidential Cabinet. Image Credit: American Heritage

The Bolduc Brief: Embracing Diversity – The Call for a Fresh Cabinet Selection Approach

The next president must prioritize diversity in cabinet selections, moving beyond the traditional...

Op-Ed Nov 24

The days of masks and needles. COVID vaccination at the Oregon National Guard.

The Bolduc Brief: Former Troops and Cadets Punished over Vaccine Mandate – Victims of Poor Leadership Decisions

Former troops are suing the US government over lost wages resulting from Biden’s military v...

Op-Ed Nov 22

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USMC Colonel (Ret) Eric Buer: A Humanitarian and Security Crisis at The US Border

VP Debate Recap: Foreign Policy and National Security in the Spotlight

Former CIA Targeting Officer: Al-Qaeda – 23 Years After 9/11 and Still a Global Threat

The Bolduc Brief: The Long Shadow of War-Assessing U.S. Foreign Policy and National Security

Retired Ranger Colonel Shares Hard Lessons Forged in Combat

Military Author Frank Demith: Ukraine Strikes Back – Will Russia Use Nukes To Oust the Invaders?

The Bolduc Brief: How the Biden Administration’s Foreign Policy is Crippling the US

Project Dynamo Is ‘Boots on the Ground in the Middle East To Help Americans in Need

China Threatens the Philippines with One of Its Newest Aircraft Carriers

The Rise of Chinese Espionage: Threatening U.S. Security

Operation Arnon: A Daring Hostage Rescue in a Time of Despair

Opinion: Why South Korea Should Not Acquire Nuclear Weapons

Why Deterrence Worked Against Iran but Not Hamas

USMC Colonel (Ret) Eric Buer – The Rise of the Iranian Proxy: A Fool’s Errand

Op-Ed: Crisis at the Border – Unveiling the True Scale of Unchecked Immigration

Geo Hand on Current Events: U.S. Arms Sales to Taiwan Upsetting China — But Who Cares?

USMC Colonel (Ret) Eric Buer – The Failure of American Foreign Policy and the Impact of TikTok Scholars

The Bolduc Brief: Embracing Diversity – The Call for a Fresh Cabinet Selection Approach

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OPED: ‘No First Use’ Nuclear Weapons Policy is Dangerous

USMC Colonel (Ret) Eric Buer: A Humanitarian and Security Crisis at The US Border

VP Debate Recap: Foreign Policy and National Security in the Spotlight

Former CIA Targeting Officer: Al-Qaeda – 23 Years After 9/11 and Still a Global Threat

The Bolduc Brief: The Long Shadow of War-Assessing U.S. Foreign Policy and National Security

Retired Ranger Colonel Shares Hard Lessons Forged in Combat

Military Author Frank Demith: Ukraine Strikes Back – Will Russia Use Nukes To Oust the Invaders?

The Bolduc Brief: How the Biden Administration’s Foreign Policy is Crippling the US

Project Dynamo Is ‘Boots on the Ground in the Middle East To Help Americans in Need

China Threatens the Philippines with One of Its Newest Aircraft Carriers

The Rise of Chinese Espionage: Threatening U.S. Security

Operation Arnon: A Daring Hostage Rescue in a Time of Despair

Opinion: Why South Korea Should Not Acquire Nuclear Weapons

Why Deterrence Worked Against Iran but Not Hamas

USMC Colonel (Ret) Eric Buer – The Rise of the Iranian Proxy: A Fool’s Errand

Op-Ed: Crisis at the Border – Unveiling the True Scale of Unchecked Immigration

Geo Hand on Current Events: U.S. Arms Sales to Taiwan Upsetting China — But Who Cares?

USMC Colonel (Ret) Eric Buer – The Failure of American Foreign Policy and the Impact of TikTok Scholars

The Bolduc Brief: Embracing Diversity – The Call for a Fresh Cabinet Selection Approach

The Bolduc Brief: Former Troops and Cadets Punished over Vaccine Mandate – Victims of Poor Leadership Decisions

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