Tag: ASEAN
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The Roosevelt Rule: Why the 2025 National Security Strategy Puts America Last
A country’s security strategy is more than just a piece of paper. It is its Soul! It is a promise that tells us who we are. It shows what we care about and what we will protect. This agreement has been broken by the way the 2025 National Security Strategy (NSS) was made. It prioritizes…
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THE ROOSEVELT RULE: WHY THE 2025 NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGY PUTS AMERICA LAST
The very notion of an “America First” National Security Strategy developed without meaningful public engagement represents a fundamental contradiction—it prioritizes the judgment of a small political elite over the wisdom and will of the American people themselves. A strategy truly crafted for American citizens would emerge from transparent town halls, citizen advisory panels, and public…
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CONTAINMENT OR CATASTROPHE? REASSESSING AMERICA’S APPROACH TO CHINA
THE MIRAGE OF SECURITY: HOW OUTDATED STRATEGIES ARE RISKING U.S.-CHINA RELATIONS BY TOM RAQUER Dear Essential American Citizen, As tensions rise between the U.S. and China, is America unknowingly heading toward a costly conflict? Are outdated strategies exacerbating rather than mitigating risks? What if the plan designed to guarantee our security is actually magnifying its…
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Indonesia as America’s Compass Rose in a Multipolar World
INDONESIA: AMERICA’S INDOPACIFIC COMPASS ROSE; ITS TUTOR AND GUIDE FOR AMERICAN FOREIGN AND DEFENSE POLICY WITHIN THE GEOPOLITICS OF INDOPACIFIC MULTIPOLARITY
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Why the U.S. is Not an Indo-Pacific Nation
Feb 24, 2025 — by Tom Raquer in Uncategorized You decide. But let me be clear: I assert we are not an Indo-Pacific nation; we are unequivocally a North American nation. North America encompasses Canada, the United States, and Mexico, which share geographical, cultural, and economic ties. In contrast, the Indo-Pacific includes the interconnected maritime regions…
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A Multipolar Approach to Global Stability Feb 3, 2025 — by Tom Raquer in Uncategorized —DEAR ESSENTIAL AMERICAN CITIZEN, Thesis Statement: To effectively navigate the complexities of U.S.-Indo-Pacific relations in an increasingly multipolar world, American foreign policy must shift from a confrontational stance. It should emphasize collaboration and respect for regional autonomy. Addressing domestic challenges ensures the…