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Thinking the Unthinkable

Thinking the Unthinkable

Thinking the UnthinkableRobert C. Hill
Published on: 01/10/2026

Mark Carney says planning for a possible U.S. attack is simply “risk management.” He’s right. Here’s why governments must think about extreme scenarios—and what writing Invasion taught me about the value of asking, “What if?”

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Why Are There Three SAS Soldiers in My Canadian War Novel?

Why Are There Three SAS Soldiers in My Canadian War Novel?

Why Are There Three SAS Soldiers in My Canadian War Novel?Robert C. Hill
Published on: 21/09/2026

Why are there three SAS soldiers in a Canadian war novel? A look behind the scenes at how Patch and Rook solved problems of team structure, authority, pacing, character history, and voice in Invasion.

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Is Ukraine the Spanish Civil War of the 21st Century?

Is Ukraine the Spanish Civil War of the 21st Century?

Is Ukraine the Spanish Civil War of the 21st Century?Robert C. Hill
Published on: 31/08/2026

What Spain taught the world before 1939, and what Ukraine may be teaching us now

UkraineSpanish Civil WarMilitary HistoryFuture WarfareGeopolitics
Invasion Reaches #1 on Amazon Canada

Invasion Reaches #1 on Amazon Canada

Invasion Reaches #1 on Amazon CanadaRobert C. Hill
Published on: 29/08/2026

Invasion is the #1 Canadian Drama on Amazon Canada, with Ashes of Betrayal at #2. A look at why this milestone feels different from my previous bestsellers.

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