Mike Garcia
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Military Strategy
September 17, 2026
The Fourth Offset: A Dragon Named 'Capacity'
America does not lack advanced weapons. We lack enough of them.
Mike Garcia • RealClearDefense
Supply Chain
June 17, 2026
Iran Conflict Raises Stakes for U.S. Steel and Aluminum Supply
As Iran and Israel continue to exchange fire , threatening President Trump’s ceasefire and peace plan, vulnerability to geopolitical tensions in key...
Mike Garcia • RealClearDefense
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