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Canada’s Defence Spending Plans: Strategic Realignment or Tactical Illusion?

Richard Martin June 10, 2025 No Comments

Canada’s new defence plan: signal of real strategic shift—or just another NATO-shaped illusion? In my latest at RAUSI.ca, I break down what the numbers hide—and what the posture reveals.

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The Mirage of Costless Hegemony – Strategic Collapse in the Absence of Coherence

Richard Martin May 19, 2025 No Comments

What happens when a superpower tries to lead without upholding the system it leads? The Mirage of Costless Hegemony explores the strategic delusion that power can persist without responsibility.

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The Trump Doctrine – Supremacy Without Responsibility

Richard Martin May 18, 2025 No Comments

The Trump Doctrine seeks power without cost—demanding global respect while dismantling the very structure that makes it possible. In Supremacy Without Responsibility, I unpack the strategic risks of this worldview.

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Condemned to Lead – Why the U.S. Can’t Walk Away from the World It Built

Richard Martin May 17, 2025 No Comments

What if American global leadership isn’t a choice—but a structural consequence of its centrality in the global order? In Condemned to Lead, I explore why the U.S. can’t simply walk away from the world it built, and what’s at stake if it tries.

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Coherence Under Fire: Why Enterprise Requires Alignment, Not Autonomy, in a Sovereign World

Richard Martin May 5, 2025 No Comments

Enterprise is Not Free. It’s Permissioned. Conditioned. Tolerated. Welcome to the sovereign world. Most leaders still operate under the illusion of “free enterprise.” But the age of open markets and unchecked initiative is over. Governments shape demand. Policy directs capital. Legitimacy trumps innovation. Coherence Under Fire—the ability to align purpose, posture, and performance under pressure. If you’re a leader navigating volatility, political constraint, or institutional drift—read this.

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Cosmic Despotism: Sovereignty at the Scale of the Sacred

Richard Martin April 29, 2025 No Comments

Political domination goes beyond force; it involves a deep understanding of our rules as part of something greater. This idea resembles cosmic framing—where leadership is seen as a divine calling linked to higher powers. Historically, before formal governments, people looked to the skies, connecting earthly governance with celestial forces. In this dynamic, leaders found purpose, representing a cosmic authority that still resonates today. Discover how this ancient perspective influences our modern lives!

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Totalitarianism as Strategic Entrainment: The Final Gear of Coerced Coherence

Richard Martin April 26, 2025 No Comments

Totalitarianism may appear rare, but it plays a significant role during challenging times. It serves as a mechanism of strict governance, where uncertainty is not tolerated, and total mobilization is essential. Unlike typical authoritarian regimes, totalitarianism seeks to redefine reality, eliminate dissent, and unify social institutions towards a single goal. Even liberal democracies under pressure can adopt totalitarian traits. Join Richard Martin in exploring the dynamics of totalitarianism and its compelling allure in his insightful analysis.

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The Asymmetry of Power: Why Authoritarianism Endures

Richard Martin April 25, 2025 No Comments

Authoritarianism often continues not simply because people seek governance, but rather because of a difference in human motivation. A small, driven minority pursues power for rewards, while a more cautious majority tends to go along with things to avoid discomfort. This interaction influences politics, with the few taking charge and the many going along. Yet, history shows that change can happen when a counter-elite motivates people to take action. Join us in exploring how this balance of power shapes our world and the challenges we face in addressing the existing state of things.

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Beyond Headlines: How Businesses Can Build Strategic Capability for a Volatile World

Richard Martin April 23, 2025 No Comments

In today’s volatile world, businesses must cultivate the ability to think and act strategically under pressure. This begins with a deeper understanding of the strategic terrain shaped by political, economic, and ideological forces. By leveraging frameworks like the Strategic Tetrahedron and Strategic Epistemology, leaders can navigate complexity, detect misalignments, and build core organizational capabilities. Discover how to elevate your strategic intelligence and empower your leadership to thrive amidst uncertainty. Join me on a journey to see clearly, think strategically, and act coherently in an ever-changing landscape. Explore more at exploitingchange.com.

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Comparative Strategic Analysis Report: Liberal vs. Conservative Platforms (2025)

Richard Martin April 23, 2025 No Comments

In the lead-up to the pivotal 2025 federal election, Canada’s political landscape is sharply divided between the Liberal Party’s vision of inclusive resilience and the Conservative Party’s call for freedom-first decentralization. This Comparative Strategic Analysis Report delves into the core ideologies, strategic frameworks, and potential consequences of each platform. With insights drawn from Strategic Epistemology and the Strategic Tetrahedron, discover how these competing narratives shape the future of Canadian democracy. Explore the risks, rewards, and transformative potential of each party’s approach, and consider the opportunity for a new strategic centre that synthesizes their insights for a stronger Canada.

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