Tag: history
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Why Decapitation Fails Against Systems: Iran and the Limits of U.S. Strategy
Key Takeaways * Decapitation is ineffective against distributed systems * Iran’s structure prioritises continuity * War shifts toward attrition and endurance * Political sustainability becomes decisive Strategy must align with system structure
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Republic-First Realism
Wars that weaken domestic legitimacy can undermine national power even if they produce battlefield success.
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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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SECWAR HEGSETH CHAMPIONS REFORM; HIS CRITICS CHAMPION THE WAR RACKET
DEAR ESSENTIAL AMERICAN CITIZEN, Recently, Pete Hegseth convened a critical meeting with senior military officers at Quantico. This was not merely a routine gathering. It was a clarion call to confront the deep-seated issues within military leadership. He advocated for the reforms that the American people desperately need. Hegseth’s discussions with these high-ranking officials showcased…
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HONORING CHARLIE KIRK IN THE FIGHT TO SAVE OUR REPUBLIC
“A Call to Action for Civic Renewal and Engagement” DEAR ESSENTIAL AMERICAN CITIZEN, YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT ME — an American citizen watching our republic erode. Leftist Commentators and have smeared Charlie Kirk, even in death. By do so they have smeared Charlie’s supporters, millions of American Citizens as “fringe element” or “radical extremists.” That’s…
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DRAFT ME! ENOUGH IS ENOUGH: REINSTATE THE DRAFT; END OLIGARCHY WAR-MONGERING
Jun 22, 2025 — by Tom Raquer in Uncategorized By Tom Raquer DEAR ESSENTIAL AMERICAN CITIZEN, My name is Tom Raquer. I am a retired United States Air Force Foreign Area Officer. I had long— and short-term assignments in Southeast Asia. My assignments included Thailand, Vietnam, Korea, the Philippines, Indonesia, and East Timor. Today, I advocate for the restoration…
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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