International Relations Through Theory

I'm Nathan Tritle — an IR researcher and former Army intelligence analyst. I work through current and historical geopolitics with the tools of international relations theory, and I show the sourcing and the math behind each assessment.

Analysis

Original analysis pieces applying IR theory frameworks to current and historical events.

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Model Portal

The IR theory functions behind the analysis — each with its citations, formulas, and source passages.

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National Power Rankings

Comparative national power assessments across multiple scholarly methodologies — CNP, Spiegel, Cline, and more.

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Intelligence Feed

Curated geopolitical events tracked as evolving threads, rated using the NATO Admiralty System.

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