Tag Archives: geopolitics

Erik Prince’s Private Military Enterprise: From Blackwater to Vectus Global — History, Current Operations, and Its Relationship with the Second Trump Administration

Posted on October 13, 2026 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Erik Prince’s enterprise has passed through three phases: Blackwater as a U.S. government contractor (1997–2010), an offshore interval tied to Gulf and Chinese capital (2010–2021), and the present phase under Vectus Global, operating chiefly for fragile governments in … Continue reading →

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Autonomy Within the Danish Realm: A Comparative Study of the Faroe Islands and Greenland

Posted on October 12, 2026 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary The Kingdom of Denmark is a single sovereign state made up of three parts: Denmark proper, the Faroe Islands, and Greenland. Danish usage calls this arrangement Rigsfællesskabet, the Unity of the Realm. Both North Atlantic territories govern most … Continue reading →

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Geopolitical Embedding and External Actors: Situating Romania-Moldova Unification Within Broader Geopolitical Systems

Posted on March 24, 2026 by nathanalbright

Abstract No bilateral integration process unfolds in geopolitical isolation. The prospective unification of Romania and Moldova is embedded within a layered system of external actor interests, institutional frameworks, and strategic competitions whose dynamics materially shape what integration is possible, at … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Iran Rising

Posted on February 22, 2024 by nathanalbright

Iran Rising: The Survival And Future Of The Islamic Republic, by Amin Saikal For some people, at least, the continued survival of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in the face of the frequent opposition of its population to the rule … Continue reading →

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