Michael Muir.

Michael is a seasoned editor, educator, and writer who has recently begun contributing articles to Flywheel Publishing. He covers many topics, specializing in defense, history, and politics.

A dual UK-US citizen, Michael earned a master’s degree in military history at the University of Wolverhampton. He was awarded the Postgraduate Prize for outstanding academic performance in 2019. He has lived and worked in multiple countries including the United Kingdom, South Korea, and Japan.

He has enjoyed a varied career in academia, editing, writing, and online publishing. He’s written hundreds of articles covering entertainment, history, politics, and sports. As well as 24/7 Wall Street, his work can be found at National Geographic, Ranker, and many others.

When he’s not making complex historical and geopolitical concepts accessible to a wide audience, he unwinds by working out, playing soccer, and conquering the world in grand strategy games.

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Michael Muir
Michael Muir

Recent Work

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Are Submarines Still Relevant For War?

Submarines have been used in warfare for centuries. Undersea warfare has come a long way since the first experimental contraptions took to the seas. The modern nuclear-powered submarine represents a huge investment…

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China’s Military Is Developing Robotic War Dogs

Back at the beginning of 2024, China released footage of a robot dog armed with a service rifle undergoing training in Cambodia. The low-cost remote-controlled canines are reported to offer tactical advantages…

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