Strategy

Why do thirty nations exist without a standing army? We break down the geopolitical 'hacks'—from constitutional pacifism to strategic denial—that allow states to survive in a world of hard power.

An analysis of rock and roll's most famous contract demand, revealing it not as diva behavior, but as a brilliant, low-cost heuristic for systemic safety compliance.

Mike Tyson's famous quote isn't just about boxing; it's a lesson in strategy. We break down why plans fail in the face of chaos and how to build resilient systems.

This post explains the meaning and origin of the proverb 'Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.