by Red Scribble | May 10, 2026 | Strategy
The Leak: A Breach of Strategic Trust The Context The aborted military operation — described in speculative reports as “Operation Epic Fury” — was never executed. Yet its mere planning, now exposed, has already inflicted damage. The disclosure risks...
by Red Scribble | Apr 28, 2026 | Strategy
FSR: A Weaponized Regulation The Context On Monday, April 27, 2026, China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) issued a formal cancellation order. Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of Manus, announced in December 2025, was unwound. This is not a...
by Red Scribble | Apr 25, 2026 | Strategy
The Context On April 12, 2026, President Trump announced a U.S. Naval Blockade targeting Iran, following failed ceasefire talks. The Department of Defense invoked the “belligerent right to visit and search” to interdict sanctioned vessels. Since then, 28...
by Red Scribble | Apr 20, 2026 | Strategy
The ContextBetween 16-17 April 2026, the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced a strategic pivot. The sovereign wealth fund is reducing its international investment target from 30% to 18-20% of its portfolio. Concurrently, reports emerged that PIF is on the...
by Red Scribble | Apr 11, 2026 | Strategy
The Context On 9 April 2026, UK Defence Secretary John Healey announced the conclusion of a month-long military operation. Over 500 UK personnel, in concert with Norwegian and NATO allies, conducted continuous 24/7 monitoring of Russian naval assets. An Akula-class...
by Red Scribble | Apr 4, 2026 | Strategy
The Context On Tuesday, 31 March 2026, the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) named Dell Technologies among 18 US companies as potential military strike targets. The warning specified attacks could begin as early as 8 p.m. local time the following day....