/*
Theme Name: The Geo Cascade
Theme URI: https://indigo-peafowl-538458.hostingersite.com/
Author: The Geo Cascade
Description: An original, editorial WordPress theme for geopolitical and military analysis.
Version: 1.0.0
Text Domain: the-geo-cascade
*/

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