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Lugals Intelligence Research

Independent, evidence-based research and analysis across geopolitics, international security, US politics, and regional affairs. Informing decision-makers with accurate, actionable intelligence since 2018.

Research & Intelligence Analysis

Geopolitics
Geopolitics

Global Power Shifts: The Emerging Multipolar World Order

An examination of US-China-Russia competition, shifting alliances, and the fragmentation of the post-Cold War international order.

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International Security
International Security

NATO Cohesion Under Pressure: Eastern Flank Vulnerabilities in 2026

Assessing NATO’s strategic posture, alliance cohesion challenges, and emerging vulnerabilities on its eastern flank.

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US Politics
US Politics

Foreign Interference in US Democratic Processes: A 2026 Assessment

A non-partisan analysis of documented foreign influence campaigns targeting US political processes and elections.

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Middle East
The Middle East

Post-Conflict Regional Realignment: Power Vacuums and New Alliances

How ongoing conflicts, proxy wars, and diplomatic shifts are redrawing the strategic map of the Middle East.

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Iran
Iran & Terrorism

Iran Supports Terrorism: An Evidence-Based Examination of the Claim

IRGC-Quds Force activities, proxy relationships, and declassified intelligence examined in depth.

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Featured Research: Iran & State-Sponsored Terrorism

Our most comprehensive research series examines Iran’s documented relationships with Hezbollah, Hamas, and PIJ, IRGC-Quds Force operations, and the geopolitical context surrounding these designations. Based on declassified intelligence and open-source verification.

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