Ryan Hite
@religiousryan.bsky.social
Content Creator and Digital Marketer. I like to talk about interesting maps. lnk.bio/ryanjhite
Chukotka is Russia’s far northeast—bigger than Texas, ~47k people, no road/rail link to the rest of Russia, winters that last most of the year, and ghost towns buried in snow.
It’s also loaded with gold + minerals.
www.ryanjhite.com/2026/01/26/c...
It’s also loaded with gold + minerals.
www.ryanjhite.com/2026/01/26/c...
Chukotka: Russia’s End of the World (The Frozen Region Where Hope Goes to Die)
Chukotka is bigger than Texas, rich in gold, and closer to Alaska than Moscow—yet it’s collapsing into ghost towns. Here’s why Russia’s most isolated region is being abandoned.
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January 27, 2026 at 12:29 AM
Chukotka is Russia’s far northeast—bigger than Texas, ~47k people, no road/rail link to the rest of Russia, winters that last most of the year, and ghost towns buried in snow.
It’s also loaded with gold + minerals.
www.ryanjhite.com/2026/01/26/c...
It’s also loaded with gold + minerals.
www.ryanjhite.com/2026/01/26/c...
The world’s most isolated towns don’t survive because they’re efficient.
They survive because people still choose them.
But for how long? www.ryanjhite.com/2026/01/25/l...
They survive because people still choose them.
But for how long? www.ryanjhite.com/2026/01/25/l...
How the World’s Most Isolated Towns Survive at the Edge of Civilization
How do people survive in the most isolated places on Earth? From Tristan da Cunha to Pitcairn Island and eastern Greenland, this deep dive explains how remote settlements function, survive, and slowly disappear.
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January 25, 2026 at 11:16 PM
The world’s most isolated towns don’t survive because they’re efficient.
They survive because people still choose them.
But for how long? www.ryanjhite.com/2026/01/25/l...
They survive because people still choose them.
But for how long? www.ryanjhite.com/2026/01/25/l...
The UAE’s proxy network just collapsed—Yemen fell back to Saudi-backed forces, Sudan supply lines were cut, Somalia turned hostile, and Libya hedged.
This wasn’t an accident.
It was coordinated regional pushback. www.ryanjhite.com/2026/01/20/t...
This wasn’t an accident.
It was coordinated regional pushback. www.ryanjhite.com/2026/01/20/t...
How the UAE’s Proxy Network Collapsed Across Yemen, Sudan, Somalia, and Libya
The UAE’s proxy network surged in 2025—then collapsed in weeks. Yemen flips, Sudan supply lines break, Somalia turns hostile, and Libya shifts.
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January 21, 2026 at 12:20 AM
The UAE’s proxy network just collapsed—Yemen fell back to Saudi-backed forces, Sudan supply lines were cut, Somalia turned hostile, and Libya hedged.
This wasn’t an accident.
It was coordinated regional pushback. www.ryanjhite.com/2026/01/20/t...
This wasn’t an accident.
It was coordinated regional pushback. www.ryanjhite.com/2026/01/20/t...
Dharavi houses up to a million people in one square mile and generates over $1B a year.
Now it’s being redeveloped.
Progress—or erasure? www.ryanjhite.com/2026/01/20/d...
Now it’s being redeveloped.
Progress—or erasure? www.ryanjhite.com/2026/01/20/d...
Dharavi: The Billion-Dollar Slum in the Heart of Mumbai
Dharavi packs up to a million people into one square mile—and generates over $1B yearly. Now redevelopment could erase it. Here’s why it exists.
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January 21, 2026 at 12:17 AM
Dharavi houses up to a million people in one square mile and generates over $1B a year.
Now it’s being redeveloped.
Progress—or erasure? www.ryanjhite.com/2026/01/20/d...
Now it’s being redeveloped.
Progress—or erasure? www.ryanjhite.com/2026/01/20/d...
Greenland is strategic.
A U.S. invasion is unnecessary.
Washington already has near-total military freedom there—without breaking NATO. www.ryanjhite.com/2026/01/20/t...
A U.S. invasion is unnecessary.
Washington already has near-total military freedom there—without breaking NATO. www.ryanjhite.com/2026/01/20/t...
Why the U.S. Doesn’t Need to Invade Greenland
Greenland is strategic—but the U.S. already controls nearly everything it needs there. So why threaten invasion and risk NATO?
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January 21, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Greenland is strategic.
A U.S. invasion is unnecessary.
Washington already has near-total military freedom there—without breaking NATO. www.ryanjhite.com/2026/01/20/t...
A U.S. invasion is unnecessary.
Washington already has near-total military freedom there—without breaking NATO. www.ryanjhite.com/2026/01/20/t...
El Salvador didn’t just reduce crime — it crushed it.
From 138 murders per 100,000 people to near zero.
But the price may redefine democracy itself. www.ryanjhite.com/2026/01/13/e...
From 138 murders per 100,000 people to near zero.
But the price may redefine democracy itself. www.ryanjhite.com/2026/01/13/e...
El Salvador’s Crime Miracle Explained: How the World’s Most Violent Country Became One of Its Safest
Once the world’s most violent country, El Salvador has seen an unprecedented collapse in crime. This in-depth analysis explains how it happened, what changed, and the hidden costs behind the numbers.
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January 14, 2026 at 12:57 AM
El Salvador didn’t just reduce crime — it crushed it.
From 138 murders per 100,000 people to near zero.
But the price may redefine democracy itself. www.ryanjhite.com/2026/01/13/e...
From 138 murders per 100,000 people to near zero.
But the price may redefine democracy itself. www.ryanjhite.com/2026/01/13/e...
Maduro is gone.
That doesn’t mean Venezuela is stable.
The real fight is over oil, the military, and who controls what comes next.
America’s “victory” may be the start of a far more dangerous phase. www.ryanjhite.com/2026/01/13/v...
That doesn’t mean Venezuela is stable.
The real fight is over oil, the military, and who controls what comes next.
America’s “victory” may be the start of a far more dangerous phase. www.ryanjhite.com/2026/01/13/v...
Venezuela After Maduro: Why America’s “Victory” Could Become a Strategic Trap
America’s raid on Venezuela may look like a win, but the hardest phase is just beginning. This analysis explains the power struggle, oil leverage, and risks ahead.
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January 14, 2026 at 12:52 AM
Maduro is gone.
That doesn’t mean Venezuela is stable.
The real fight is over oil, the military, and who controls what comes next.
America’s “victory” may be the start of a far more dangerous phase. www.ryanjhite.com/2026/01/13/v...
That doesn’t mean Venezuela is stable.
The real fight is over oil, the military, and who controls what comes next.
America’s “victory” may be the start of a far more dangerous phase. www.ryanjhite.com/2026/01/13/v...
Trump vs Europe isn’t just a dispute.
It’s a structural shift.
The transatlantic alliance was a force multiplier for U.S. power — and breaking it may weaken America more than Europe. www.ryanjhite.com/2026/01/13/t...
It’s a structural shift.
The transatlantic alliance was a force multiplier for U.S. power — and breaking it may weaken America more than Europe. www.ryanjhite.com/2026/01/13/t...
Trump vs Europe: How the End of the Transatlantic Illusion Could Undermine U.S. Power
Trump’s clash with Europe may look like strength, but it threatens the foundations of American power. This analysis explains the risks, data, and long-term fallout.
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January 14, 2026 at 12:50 AM
Trump vs Europe isn’t just a dispute.
It’s a structural shift.
The transatlantic alliance was a force multiplier for U.S. power — and breaking it may weaken America more than Europe. www.ryanjhite.com/2026/01/13/t...
It’s a structural shift.
The transatlantic alliance was a force multiplier for U.S. power — and breaking it may weaken America more than Europe. www.ryanjhite.com/2026/01/13/t...
Iran’s protests are no longer protests.
They are a revolution — and it’s now or never.
If this uprising collapses, the reprisals will be catastrophic. www.ryanjhite.com/2026/01/13/i...
They are a revolution — and it’s now or never.
If this uprising collapses, the reprisals will be catastrophic. www.ryanjhite.com/2026/01/13/i...
Iran’s Moment of Truth: Why This Revolution Must Succeed — Or Collapse Into Nightmare
Iran’s protests have crossed into revolution. The regime is firing on civilians, and the window for success is closing fast. This analysis explains what comes next.
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January 14, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Iran’s protests are no longer protests.
They are a revolution — and it’s now or never.
If this uprising collapses, the reprisals will be catastrophic. www.ryanjhite.com/2026/01/13/i...
They are a revolution — and it’s now or never.
If this uprising collapses, the reprisals will be catastrophic. www.ryanjhite.com/2026/01/13/i...
The Gulf of California isn’t just a sea.
It’s a baby ocean, a broken delta, and a strategic choke point that could reshape North American trade. www.ryanjhite.com/2026/01/13/t...
It’s a baby ocean, a broken delta, and a strategic choke point that could reshape North American trade. www.ryanjhite.com/2026/01/13/t...
The Gulf of California Explained: How a Geographic “Mistake” Became a Strategic Weapon
The Gulf of California isn’t just a sea — it’s a tectonic rift, a broken ecosystem, and a strategic asset that could reshape North America’s economy.
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January 14, 2026 at 12:44 AM
The Gulf of California isn’t just a sea.
It’s a baby ocean, a broken delta, and a strategic choke point that could reshape North American trade. www.ryanjhite.com/2026/01/13/t...
It’s a baby ocean, a broken delta, and a strategic choke point that could reshape North American trade. www.ryanjhite.com/2026/01/13/t...
Seattle wasn’t built. It was engineered. Hills erased. Rivers straightened. Lakes lowered. A city that literally reshaped nature to survive. www.ryanjhite.com/2026/01/11/s...
Seattle Was Never Supposed to Exist | How the City Engineered Its Own Geography
Seattle looks natural—but it isn’t. Hills were erased, rivers straightened, lakes lowered, and coastlines rebuilt to create the city we know today.
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January 11, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Seattle wasn’t built. It was engineered. Hills erased. Rivers straightened. Lakes lowered. A city that literally reshaped nature to survive. www.ryanjhite.com/2026/01/11/s...
Wittenoom doesn’t exist anymore.
Not because it was abandoned—but because it was too dangerous to leave standing.
And its legacy is still killing people.
👇 Full story
#Wittenoom #Asbestos #GhostTown #AustralianHistory www.ryanjhite.com/2026/01/03/w...
Not because it was abandoned—but because it was too dangerous to leave standing.
And its legacy is still killing people.
👇 Full story
#Wittenoom #Asbestos #GhostTown #AustralianHistory www.ryanjhite.com/2026/01/03/w...
Wittenoom: Australia’s Blue Asbestos Ghost Town Disaster
Once a thriving mining town, Wittenoom became the largest asbestos-contaminated site in the Southern Hemisphere. This is the full story of its rise, fall, and deadly legacy.
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January 4, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Wittenoom doesn’t exist anymore.
Not because it was abandoned—but because it was too dangerous to leave standing.
And its legacy is still killing people.
👇 Full story
#Wittenoom #Asbestos #GhostTown #AustralianHistory www.ryanjhite.com/2026/01/03/w...
Not because it was abandoned—but because it was too dangerous to leave standing.
And its legacy is still killing people.
👇 Full story
#Wittenoom #Asbestos #GhostTown #AustralianHistory www.ryanjhite.com/2026/01/03/w...
Explosions in Caracas at 1:00 a.m.
Maduro captured by 4:21 a.m.
In a 3-hour operation, the U.S. removed a sitting president—and shattered decades of assumptions about Latin America.
This wasn’t just about Venezuela.
#Venezuela #Geopolitics #Breaking www.ryanjhite.com/2026/01/03/t...
Maduro captured by 4:21 a.m.
In a 3-hour operation, the U.S. removed a sitting president—and shattered decades of assumptions about Latin America.
This wasn’t just about Venezuela.
#Venezuela #Geopolitics #Breaking www.ryanjhite.com/2026/01/03/t...
U.S. Captures Venezuela’s President in 3-Hour Strike
The U.S. captured Venezuela’s president in a 3-hour strike. What happened, why it matters, and how it could reshape Latin America.
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January 4, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Explosions in Caracas at 1:00 a.m.
Maduro captured by 4:21 a.m.
In a 3-hour operation, the U.S. removed a sitting president—and shattered decades of assumptions about Latin America.
This wasn’t just about Venezuela.
#Venezuela #Geopolitics #Breaking www.ryanjhite.com/2026/01/03/t...
Maduro captured by 4:21 a.m.
In a 3-hour operation, the U.S. removed a sitting president—and shattered decades of assumptions about Latin America.
This wasn’t just about Venezuela.
#Venezuela #Geopolitics #Breaking www.ryanjhite.com/2026/01/03/t...
The post–Cold War order collapsed in 2025.
In 2026, the new global rules will be tested — on battlefields, borders, and fragile states worldwide.
From Ukraine to Taiwan, Sudan to Venezuela, these are the flashpoints that could define the year ahead.
www.ryanjhite.com/2026/01/01/2...
In 2026, the new global rules will be tested — on battlefields, borders, and fragile states worldwide.
From Ukraine to Taiwan, Sudan to Venezuela, these are the flashpoints that could define the year ahead.
www.ryanjhite.com/2026/01/01/2...
2026 Will Be the Most Dangerous Year Yet for Global Conflict
The post–Cold War order collapsed in 2025. In 2026, new global rules will be tested—from Ukraine and the Middle East to Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
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January 2, 2026 at 12:14 AM
The post–Cold War order collapsed in 2025.
In 2026, the new global rules will be tested — on battlefields, borders, and fragile states worldwide.
From Ukraine to Taiwan, Sudan to Venezuela, these are the flashpoints that could define the year ahead.
www.ryanjhite.com/2026/01/01/2...
In 2026, the new global rules will be tested — on battlefields, borders, and fragile states worldwide.
From Ukraine to Taiwan, Sudan to Venezuela, these are the flashpoints that could define the year ahead.
www.ryanjhite.com/2026/01/01/2...
Seychelles: Africa’s richest country, built by a socialist dictator who turned it into a tax haven.
Yes, really. www.ryanjhite.com/2025/12/31/s...
Yes, really. www.ryanjhite.com/2025/12/31/s...
Seychelles: How a Forgotten Dictator Built Africa’s Richest Country
Seychelles is Africa’s richest country—but its success came from a brutal dictatorship, offshore banking, and a socialist welfare state. This is the story of France-Albert René.
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December 31, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Seychelles: Africa’s richest country, built by a socialist dictator who turned it into a tax haven.
Yes, really. www.ryanjhite.com/2025/12/31/s...
Yes, really. www.ryanjhite.com/2025/12/31/s...
2025 wasn’t loud like 1939—but it may prove just as consequential. www.patreon.com/posts/2025-y... open.substack.com/pub/ryanjhit...
2025: The Year the World Order Collapsed | Ryan Hite
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December 31, 2025 at 10:03 PM
2025 wasn’t loud like 1939—but it may prove just as consequential. www.patreon.com/posts/2025-y... open.substack.com/pub/ryanjhit...
China has one formal ally.
One.
So how does it project global power without alliances?
By making itself indispensable.
A deep dive into Beijing’s strategy 👇 www.ryanjhite.com/2025/12/30/d...
One.
So how does it project global power without alliances?
By making itself indispensable.
A deep dive into Beijing’s strategy 👇 www.ryanjhite.com/2025/12/30/d...
Does China Have Allies? Inside Beijing’s Global Strategy of Power Without Partnerships
China is rising as a global superpower—but unlike the US or NATO, it has almost no formal allies. This deep dive explains China’s unique strategy of leverage, dependency, and power without partnerships.
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December 31, 2025 at 12:01 AM
China has one formal ally.
One.
So how does it project global power without alliances?
By making itself indispensable.
A deep dive into Beijing’s strategy 👇 www.ryanjhite.com/2025/12/30/d...
One.
So how does it project global power without alliances?
By making itself indispensable.
A deep dive into Beijing’s strategy 👇 www.ryanjhite.com/2025/12/30/d...
The Andes didn’t just shape South America.
They broke it.
Climate, civilization, borders, trade—nearly everything traces back to one massive mountain range. ⛰️🌎 www.ryanjhite.com/2025/12/30/h...
They broke it.
Climate, civilization, borders, trade—nearly everything traces back to one massive mountain range. ⛰️🌎 www.ryanjhite.com/2025/12/30/h...
How the Andes Broke South America — The Mountain Range That Split a Continent
The Andes aren’t just mountains—they control South America’s climate, civilizations, borders, and economy. Here’s how one range reshaped an entire continent.
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December 30, 2025 at 11:57 PM
The Andes didn’t just shape South America.
They broke it.
Climate, civilization, borders, trade—nearly everything traces back to one massive mountain range. ⛰️🌎 www.ryanjhite.com/2025/12/30/h...
They broke it.
Climate, civilization, borders, trade—nearly everything traces back to one massive mountain range. ⛰️🌎 www.ryanjhite.com/2025/12/30/h...
China powers the world’s clean tech—but at a devastating human cost.
Hundreds of “cancer villages” linked to polluted rivers and rare earth waste tell a story of growth at any price.
And it was all preventable. www.ryanjhite.com/2025/12/29/c...
Hundreds of “cancer villages” linked to polluted rivers and rare earth waste tell a story of growth at any price.
And it was all preventable. www.ryanjhite.com/2025/12/29/c...
China’s Cancer Villages: The Hidden Cost of Rare Earths and Industrial Pollution
China dominates clean energy and rare earth production—but at a devastating human cost. This deep dive uncovers China’s cancer villages, toxic rivers, government cover-ups, and a public health crisis decades in the making.
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December 29, 2025 at 10:44 PM
China powers the world’s clean tech—but at a devastating human cost.
Hundreds of “cancer villages” linked to polluted rivers and rare earth waste tell a story of growth at any price.
And it was all preventable. www.ryanjhite.com/2025/12/29/c...
Hundreds of “cancer villages” linked to polluted rivers and rare earth waste tell a story of growth at any price.
And it was all preventable. www.ryanjhite.com/2025/12/29/c...
2025 was sold as a year of peace.
Instead, it became a year of ignored wars—from Sudan to Haiti to Papua.
Here are the 11 conflicts that burned while the world looked away. www.patreon.com/posts/11-mos... open.substack.com/pub/ryanjhit...
Instead, it became a year of ignored wars—from Sudan to Haiti to Papua.
Here are the 11 conflicts that burned while the world looked away. www.patreon.com/posts/11-mos... open.substack.com/pub/ryanjhit...
The 11 Most Overlooked Conflicts of 2025 | Ryan Hite
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December 27, 2025 at 10:05 PM
2025 was sold as a year of peace.
Instead, it became a year of ignored wars—from Sudan to Haiti to Papua.
Here are the 11 conflicts that burned while the world looked away. www.patreon.com/posts/11-mos... open.substack.com/pub/ryanjhit...
Instead, it became a year of ignored wars—from Sudan to Haiti to Papua.
Here are the 11 conflicts that burned while the world looked away. www.patreon.com/posts/11-mos... open.substack.com/pub/ryanjhit...
In 1933, the USSR dumped 6,000 people on an empty Siberian island.
No food. No shelter. Armed guards.
Within weeks, cannibalism was widespread.
Nazino Island wasn’t an accident — it was a system failure with a body count. www.ryanjhite.com/2025/12/25/n...
No food. No shelter. Armed guards.
Within weeks, cannibalism was widespread.
Nazino Island wasn’t an accident — it was a system failure with a body count. www.ryanjhite.com/2025/12/25/n...
Nazino Island: The Soviet Union’s Cannibal Island Experiment Explained
In 1933, over 6,000 people were abandoned on a remote Siberian island with no food or shelter. What followed was starvation, violence, and cannibalism. This is the true story of Nazino Island.
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December 25, 2025 at 10:46 PM
In 1933, the USSR dumped 6,000 people on an empty Siberian island.
No food. No shelter. Armed guards.
Within weeks, cannibalism was widespread.
Nazino Island wasn’t an accident — it was a system failure with a body count. www.ryanjhite.com/2025/12/25/n...
No food. No shelter. Armed guards.
Within weeks, cannibalism was widespread.
Nazino Island wasn’t an accident — it was a system failure with a body count. www.ryanjhite.com/2025/12/25/n...
Venezuela’s collapse didn’t start with U.S. sanctions.
It began with oil dependency, institutional decay, and years of disputed elections. Now, with U.S. warships and jets nearby, the crisis is entering a dangerous new phase.
Here’s how it all unraveled. www.ryanjhite.com/2025/12/25/v...
It began with oil dependency, institutional decay, and years of disputed elections. Now, with U.S. warships and jets nearby, the crisis is entering a dangerous new phase.
Here’s how it all unraveled. www.ryanjhite.com/2025/12/25/v...
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December 25, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Venezuela’s collapse didn’t start with U.S. sanctions.
It began with oil dependency, institutional decay, and years of disputed elections. Now, with U.S. warships and jets nearby, the crisis is entering a dangerous new phase.
Here’s how it all unraveled. www.ryanjhite.com/2025/12/25/v...
It began with oil dependency, institutional decay, and years of disputed elections. Now, with U.S. warships and jets nearby, the crisis is entering a dangerous new phase.
Here’s how it all unraveled. www.ryanjhite.com/2025/12/25/v...
New Guinea is nearly the size of Greenland, holds tropical glaciers, over 1,000 languages, and some of the last unexplored regions on Earth.
In a mapped world, it remains one of the final unknowns. www.ryanjhite.com/2025/12/24/n...
In a mapped world, it remains one of the final unknowns. www.ryanjhite.com/2025/12/24/n...
New Guinea: The Massive, Mysterious Island the World Still Doesn’t Understand
New Guinea is nearly the size of Greenland, hides tropical glaciers, thousands of undiscovered species, and one of the world’s least visible conflicts.
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December 24, 2025 at 9:31 PM
New Guinea is nearly the size of Greenland, holds tropical glaciers, over 1,000 languages, and some of the last unexplored regions on Earth.
In a mapped world, it remains one of the final unknowns. www.ryanjhite.com/2025/12/24/n...
In a mapped world, it remains one of the final unknowns. www.ryanjhite.com/2025/12/24/n...
Despite rising tensions, a China–Japan war makes no strategic sense for either side.
Demographics, economics, alliances, and Taiwan all point toward restraint. www.patreon.com/posts/why-ch... open.substack.com/pub/ryanjhit...
Demographics, economics, alliances, and Taiwan all point toward restraint. www.patreon.com/posts/why-ch... open.substack.com/pub/ryanjhit...
Why China and Japan Are Almost Certainly Not Going to War | Ryan Hite
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December 24, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Despite rising tensions, a China–Japan war makes no strategic sense for either side.
Demographics, economics, alliances, and Taiwan all point toward restraint. www.patreon.com/posts/why-ch... open.substack.com/pub/ryanjhit...
Demographics, economics, alliances, and Taiwan all point toward restraint. www.patreon.com/posts/why-ch... open.substack.com/pub/ryanjhit...
The U.S. owns a chain of islands near Asia that most Americans don’t know exist.
They launched the atomic age, sit beside the deepest place on Earth, and are now being rebuilt for future war.
Here’s why the Northern Mariana Islands matter. 🌍 www.ryanjhite.com/2025/12/24/w...
They launched the atomic age, sit beside the deepest place on Earth, and are now being rebuilt for future war.
Here’s why the Northern Mariana Islands matter. 🌍 www.ryanjhite.com/2025/12/24/w...
Why the United States Owns the Northern Mariana Islands
The Northern Mariana Islands are American territory, but few know why. Their history, geography, and strategic value explain everything.
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December 24, 2025 at 9:25 PM
The U.S. owns a chain of islands near Asia that most Americans don’t know exist.
They launched the atomic age, sit beside the deepest place on Earth, and are now being rebuilt for future war.
Here’s why the Northern Mariana Islands matter. 🌍 www.ryanjhite.com/2025/12/24/w...
They launched the atomic age, sit beside the deepest place on Earth, and are now being rebuilt for future war.
Here’s why the Northern Mariana Islands matter. 🌍 www.ryanjhite.com/2025/12/24/w...