Tag: asia
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THE END OF THE MARITIME SECURITY FRAMEWORK
Key Points * The global system depends on secure maritime trade routes * U.S. power has underwritten that system since World War II * This role is a strategic choice, not a permanent condition * Internal pressures are now constraining external commitments * Chokepoint disruptions reveal systemic vulnerability The system is shifting from stabilising to…
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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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AN AMERICAN POPULIST NATIONALIST CHALLENGES ELITE CONTROL OF AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY
The Essential American Citizen advocates for restoring the power of the American citizen in shaping the direction of our Constitutional Republic through elected officials. This blog emphasizes the role of the American citizen as the primary force in determining foreign and defense policies, as well as domestic policies. It promotes the idea that all American…
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Navigating the Indo-Pacific: Indonesia’s Role as America’s Compass Rose
RE-POST American policymakers have often overlooked the critical role that INDONESIA plays as the COMPASS ROSE of the INDO-PACIFIC. This oversight is especially worrying in the context of an emerging multipolar world. A compass rose is not merely a navigational tool; it signifies guidance, direction, and the ability to navigate complex terrains. In geopolitical terms, a…
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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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WHAT IS IN A NAME? DID YOU KNOW WE ARE AN INDO-PACIFIC NATION? WELL, THAT’S WHAT OUR POLICYMAKERS CLAIM! BUT WHAT DO YOU THINK?
In an era where the United States claims to be an “Indo-Pacific nation,” we must critically examine this assertion. This essay argues that the U.S. self-identification as an Indo-Pacific nation is undermined by geographical distance. There is also a cultural disconnect and a history of neglect. This reveals a troubling gap between rhetoric and reality.…
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BREAKING FREE: CHALLENGING MULTICULTURAL DECEIT AND THE DRIVE FOR GLOBAL PRIMACY
### Feb 14, 2025 — by Tom Raquer in Uncategorized Dear Essential American Citizen, President Trump’s recent actions give us an important opportunity. We can break free from the vise tightening around our nation. This vise is a suffocating blend of multiculturalism at home. It includes the relentless pursuit of liberal hegemony abroad. These factors have…
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The Illusion of Indo-Pacific Dominance
BREAKING FREE FROM THE INDO-PACIFIC ILLUSION By Tom Raquer SUMMARY The Essential American Citizen urges a critical reassessment of U.S. identity and foreign policy in light of a rapidly evolving global landscape. It calls for recognizing America’s foundational roots in North America. It also encourages fostering a deeper understanding of the rich cultural diversity within…
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Reclaiming Our Identity: America as a North American Nation
WE ARE A NORTH AMERICAN NATION, NOT AN INDO-PACIFIC NATION Dear Essential American Citizen, Wake up! We are standing at the crossroads of history, teetering on the edge of a monumental transformation. Our foreign and defense policies are not just overdue for change—they desperately need a radical overhaul! The time has come to rally our…