History
The Pacific Hell: Island Hopping Against the Japanese
The Pacific theater was a completely different war. No front lines, no clear boundaries. Just endless ocean and tiny specks of land that became killing fie…
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Nature
Finding Hidden Waterfalls in the Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest is a waterfall lover’s paradise. But the famous ones, like Multnomah Falls in Oregon, are packed. I’ve learned that the best ones…
History
The Aleutian Campaign: America's Forgotten Battlefield
When people think of World War II in America, they think of Pearl Harbor or the home front. They don't think of Alaska. But in 1942, the Japanese invaded t…
Road Trips
Driving the Pacific Coast Highway: Mistakes I Made So You Don’t Have To
The Pacific Coast Highway (Highway 1) is a bucket list drive, but it is not a race. My first time, I tried to go from San Francisco to Los Angeles in one d…
Indo-Pacific Strategy
Understanding SAGAR: India’s Vision for the Indo-Pacific
If you’ve been following Indian foreign policy, you’ve heard the term ‘SAGAR’—Security and Growth for All in the Region. It’s meant to be India…
Rise of America
World War Two: The War That Made America the Dominant Power on Earth
When the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War Two on December 7, 1941, America was militarily unprepared but industrial…
History
Pearl Harbor: The Day of Infamy
December 7, 1941. A date which will live in infamy. Roosevelt's words captured the shock. The Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor without warning. Two waves of…
Military
The Kamikaze: Japan's Desperate Gamble
By late 1944, Japan was losing the war. The American advance across the Pacific was relentless. The Japanese navy had been crippled. Their air force was de…
Bilateral Relations
The Great Power Rivalry: Why the US Needs India More Than Ever
The US-China rivalry is the defining dynamic of the 21st century. In this rivalry, India is the prize. The US views India as the only democratic country wi…
Dating
Best Dating Places in America: Big Sur Coastal Drive
Big Sur is arguably one of the most romantic stretches of coastline in the world, and driving it with someone special is an experience you will both rememb…
Dating
Best Dating Places in America: Big Sur Coastal Drive
Big Sur is arguably one of the most romantic stretches of coastline in the world, and driving it with someone special is an experience you will both rememb…
Dating
Best Dating Places in America: Big Sur Coastal Drive
Big Sur is arguably one of the most romantic stretches of coastline in the world, and driving it with someone special is an experience you will both rememb…
Rise of America
Theodore Roosevelt and the Birth of American Global Ambition
Theodore Roosevelt became president in September 1901 at forty-two years old, following the assassination of William McKinley. He was the youngest person t…
Foreign Policy
Understanding Look East vs. Act East: What Changed?
The shift from ‘Look East’ to ‘Act East’ was more than just a name change. In the 90s, ‘Look East’ was about simply opening up to Southeast Asi…
Energy Politics
Energy Security: Why India is Hugging Russia and Irking the US
Energy is the currency of geopolitics. When Russia invaded Ukraine, the West expected India to jump on the sanctions bandwagon. Instead, we did the opposit…
Maritime Security
The Indian Ocean: Why Diego Garcia Keeps Strategic Planners Awake
The Indian Ocean is India’s backyard, but there are a lot of guests staying over. Diego Garcia, a tiny island in the Chagos Archipelago, hosts a massive…
History
The Forgotten Front: Africa's Role in World War II
When we think about World War II, our minds often go straight to Europe and the Pacific. But there was another crucial battleground that rarely gets the at…
America Travel
Why I Almost Canceled My First Big Solo Trip Across the U.S.
I remember sitting at my kitchen table at 11 p.m., staring at a spreadsheet that had way too many red cells. My plan was simple: drive from Chicago to Los…