The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the shifting political landscape in Hungary, and the ongoing war in Ukraine define the current national security environment. A naval blockade is a complex, resource-intensive military operation requiring extensive intelligence, air defense, and logistical coordination, which currently strains U.S. equipment and personnel. Meanwhile, Hungary’s political transition away from Viktor Orbán’s influence signals a potential realignment of Central European nations toward a more unified, anti-Russian stance. Ukraine continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience and innovation, particularly through the integration of robotic systems and long-range drone strikes that have neutralized the Russian Black Sea Fleet. Despite U.S. political hesitation to fully adopt these lessons, Ukraine’s battlefield evolution and its deepening defense integration with European partners establish it as a premier military force in the region, challenging traditional doctrines of warfare.
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