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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?”

Mark CarneyUS invasion of CanadaCanada US relationsCanadian defence planningcontingency planningDefence Scheme No. 1national resiliencegeopolitical risk
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
Why Iceland?

Why Iceland?

Why Iceland?Robert C. Hill
Published on: 30/07/2026

Several government scenes are set in Iceland. It's a beautiful country, but why did I choose it?

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