Archive - Bow of Odysseus

The Limits of Long-Range Planning

As noted previously, technological changes to warfare can rapidly alter the wider social landscape.

20 hrs ago

July 2025

June 2025

The Magic Seven Ideas

The importance of knowing how to behave intelligently

Jun 20

Some Interesting Reading

It has been quite a while since I gave some book recommendations.

Jun 3

May 2025

Will Hungary and Poland Move On Ukraine?

I have a new piece over at OilPrice.com on the many pressing dilemmas facing those in leadership across Europe.

May 21

Arrows in Flight: No. 11

The zig-zag of change in the Anglosphere—The continental establishment feedback loop—Power cuts and the vulnerability of modern systems

May 9

March 2025

A New Europe? Wider Consequences of the Russia-Ukraine War

The conflict is serving as a catalyst for major transformation in Europe and beyond

Mar 18

Lessons in the Art of Diplomacy

A tale of two peace settlements

Mar 5

February 2025

Snowfall on the Plum Blossom

Between past and present in Japan

Feb 21

Arrows in Flight: No. 10

The widening cracks in Western geopolitics

Feb 18

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