Geopolitics9 min read
The Iran-US Ceasefire Is Built on Sand. Here's Who Benefits.
A 2-week truce, incompatible demands, and three players who walked away stronger than they entered. The ceasefire isn't peace — it's a repositioning.
April 11, 2026
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The Arc of Power
Geopolitics. Power. Consequence.
In-depth analysis of global power dynamics, defense strategy, economic statecraft, and diplomatic maneuvering. Understanding the forces that shape the world order.
Areas of Focus
Rigorous analysis across the domains that define global power.
Geopolitics
Great power competition, alliances, and the shifting global order
Defense
Military strategy, force posture, and the technology of warfare
Economics
Sanctions, trade wars, resource competition, and economic statecraft
Diplomacy
Treaties, negotiations, institutions, and the art of statecraft
Intelligence
Espionage, covert operations, and the information battlespace
Latest Analysis
Recent dispatches on global power and strategy.
About The Arc of Power
The Arc of Power examines the forces that shape the global order. Our analysis cuts through noise to reveal the structural dynamics of power -- who holds it, how they wield it, and what comes next.
We bring clarity to complexity. From great power competition to regional flashpoints, from economic warfare to intelligence operations, every analysis is grounded in evidence and strategic logic.
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