Unleashing the Potential of Hypersonic Flight
As discussed in our July 2018 issue, hypersonic flight is the latest thing in advanced weaponry. Yet the designs presently being tested by China, Russia and the U.S. are still rather primitive. But, looming on the horizon,...
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Whether it comes from Alaska’s ANWR or the sands of the Persian Gulf, conventional petroleum is still the “baseload source” of the world’s energy supply. However, shale oil and gas, especially from North America,...
The Great Millennial Happiness Crisis
In 2018, happiness among young adults in America fell to a record low. The share of adults ages 18-to-34 who said they were “very happy” fell to 25 percent. That’s the lowest level ever recorded for that...
Gaming the Sino-American Trade-War
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Taiwan’s Crucial Role in America’s Pivot...
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