May 14, 2026

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France in Africa After the Sahel: How French Strategy Is Shifting From Military Power to Economic Statecraft

France’s old model in Africa is finished. That is no longer a provocative statement; it is a geopolitical fact. For decades, Paris relied on military deployments, security partnerships, and elite political networks shaped by the legacy of Françafrique to sustain its influence across the continent. In the Sahel, however, that model did not slowly erode. […]

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Modern Warfare in the Age of Hybrid Conflict: Strategy Across Kinetic and Digital Domains

Meta Title: Modern Warfare & Hybrid Conflict: A Defense StrategyMeta Description: Analyze modern warfare’s kinetic and digital convergence. Explore hybrid conflict, AI defense strategy, cybersecurity, and South China Sea tensions. Executive Summary The character of war is changing faster than most defense institutions are adapting. While the nature of war remains rooted in coercion, violence,

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