The Quad, comprising Australia, India, Japan, and the United States, is central to reshaping global geopolitics and promises a more democratic global order. The group's focus on security, defense partnerships, and practical cooperation is crucial in the face of China's aggressive stance and Russia's brinkmanship. The Quad's success in vaccine delivery, supply chain resilience, and defense initiatives like India's sale of the BrahMos missile to the Philippines are strategic moves in the Indo-Pacific region. The potential expansion of the Quad Plus to include other nations reflects a shift towards minilateralism over the global multilateral system.

The debate over South Korea's potential nuclearisation has intensified, transitioning from a fringe idea to a subject of national security discussion. Public opinion in South Korea is increasingly supportive of indigenous nuclearisation, with polls indicating a majority in favor. This shift is driven by perceived threats from China and North Korea, with the latter's recent missile tests and nuclear developments raising concerns. The US-South Korea alliance provides conventional security, but nuclear weapons present a unique challenge, as seen in Russia's actions in Ukraine. Options such as missile defense and preemptive strikes are considered risky or ineffective. The possibility of Japan considering nuclear weapons in response to North Korean aggression is also discussed. The article suggests that if South Korea and Japan were to develop nuclear weapons, it would be for defensive purposes and after North Korea's disregard for international norms.

Wolverine and the X-Men series highlighted the complexity of villains, particularly those without superpowers, such as the Mutant Response Division (MRD). The MRD, supported by Senator Robert Kelly, posed a significant threat to mutants, detaining them and using power-dampening collars. The series depicted the MRD as a more dangerous adversary than traditional villains like Magneto and Apocalypse, leading to the creation of Sentinels, which further endangered mutants. The article suggests that the MRD could be integrated into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as an offshoot of the Department of Damage Control, which has already shown hostility towards superpowered individuals.

Robert Kelly, a former Coast Guard officer and deputy assistant secretary of defense, calls for the creation of a multinational task force to address the crises in Haiti. He reflects on the desperation of Haitian migrants risking their lives to reach the U.S. and outlines Haiti's history of natural and man-made disasters. Kelly criticizes past U.S. policies towards Haiti and argues that rebuilding the nation is a moral, practical, and strategic imperative, urging Congress to authorize a coalition to provide comprehensive support.

North Korea has conducted almost a dozen missile tests this year, indicating a significant enhancement of its missile program, which now includes short, medium, and long-range missiles capable of reaching South Korea, Japan, and the United States. The development of hypersonic missiles and improved launch capabilities, such as train- and truck-based launchers and submarine-mounted missiles, has increased the survivability of North Korea's arsenal. This advancement has strategic implications for the US, South Korea, and Japan, potentially leading to a rethinking of US military presence and base structures in the region due to the growing threat of North Korean missiles.

The article discusses the potential goals of North Korea regarding the unification of the Korean Peninsula, arguing that while both North and South Korea rhetorically support unification, in practice they have settled into a status quo. The author, Robert E. Kelly, suggests that North Korea has ceased aggressive actions such as domestic subversion and terrorism in South Korea and that its nuclear missile development is more for deterrence than offense. He posits that North Korea's tough talk on unification serves domestic ideological needs and that realistically, North Korea could not absorb South Korea without facing significant internal and external challenges. Kelly concludes that the North Korean elite may prefer to receive financial support from South Korea without taking significant strategic risks, likening them to a mafia clan rather than committed nationalist ideologues.

Robert Kelly shares his journey of overcoming a sexual crisis following an assault, which left him disconnected from his sexuality for years. He credits lesbian-produced queer porn, particularly from sites like CrashPadSeries and QueerPorn.tv, with helping him redefine sex beyond penetration and rediscover a sense of safety and joy in sexual experiences. Kelly's narrative highlights the therapeutic role that inclusive and feminist porn played in his healing process.