Tag: JAPAN
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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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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THE MIRAGE OF SECURITY: HOW OUTDATED STRATEGIES ARE RISKING U.S.-CHINA RELATIONS BY TOM RAQUER Dear Essential American Citizen, As tensions rise between the U.S. and China, is America unknowingly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 Are outdated strategies exacerbating rather than mitigating risks?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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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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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…