Over a thousand years ago, the Viking leader Erik the Red discovered a new land after being exiled for murdering his neighbor. To entice his fellow Vikings to settle the icy island, he called it Greenland, highlighting its more hospitable southern and western coasts. The settlers that took the bait

Chris, Melanie, and Zack are joined by a special guest for a big announcement. They also lament the demise of the Office of Net Assessment, debate the merits of DOGE, and discuss Secretary Hegseth’s visit to Asia and the strength of those alliances. If you would like to support Net Assessment,

Welcome to The Adversarial. Every other week, we’ll provide you with expert analysis on America’s greatest challengers: China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and jihadists. Read more below. *** Russia Russia’s advance in Ukraine slowed down in March 2025. However, Russia made gains in retaking land in

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In her 2021 article, “Analyzing the Climate Security Threat: Key Actions for the U.S. Intelligence Community,” Erin Sikorsky of the Center for Climate Security, offered recommendations to the U.S. Intelligence Community for integrating climate security threats into its analyses. Four years later,