Tag: china
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HOW CHINA SEES THIS WAR
This is not a war China needs to win. It is a system already producing pressure. One side is engaged in the fight. The other is positioned to gain from the network’s evolution. And in prolonged conflict— Advantage does not always go to the side that acts. It often goes to the side that can…
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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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AFTER WINTER: BUILDING THE BLUEPRINT FOR SPRING
Winter is here! The great clock turns, and in the turning, winter’s chill settles deep into the bones of the land. The grand structures, once vibrant with noise and light, now stand in a stark silhouette against a pale sky, their foundations whispering of strain. This is not an anomaly, but a season within a…
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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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CHINA’S FUTURE: DOMINATION, COOPERATION, OR QUAGMIRE?
ASSESSING REGIONAL RESPONSES TO CHINA’S AMBITIONS THESIS STATEMENT John Hulsman’s assertion is fundamentally flawed. He claims a successful Chinese takeover of Taiwan will trigger uncontested dominance in Southeast Asia and the Indo-Pacific. This perspective is filled with naïve assumptions. It overlooks the rich tapestry of cultural, historical, and geopolitical realities that shape the region. “AVOIDING…
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AMERICA THE REPUBLIC: ENDING THE HEGEMONIC QUEST FOR DOMINANCE IN THE INDO-PACIFIC
By Tom Raquer EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Elections have consequences, or do they? In our foreign policy, it seems not to be the case. We, the American Populists Nationalists, won the recent election. Nevertheless, it is clear that the entrenched HEGEMONISTS continue at the helm of our foreign policy. They carry a continuous policy seeking primacy over…
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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