Tag: maga
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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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Preview — March 10, 2026
Preview — March 10, 2026 Strategy often fails not because power is lacking, but because the analogy guiding it is wrong. Treating Iran like Venezuela — assuming sustained pressure will fracture elites and produce a compliant successor — is a dangerous misread. Iran’s authority rests on dense clerical, security, and ideological institutions, as well as…
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The Centre of Gravity of a Republic
Many realists believe the United States must manage a new multipolar world. Among them is the internationally known political risk analyst John Hulsman. The true center of gravity of a republic lies with its citizens. Yet, a deeper question emerges. Can the republic itself sustain that role?
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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THE MIRAGE OF SECURITY: HOW OUTDATED STRATEGIES ARE RISKING U.S.-CHINA RELATIONS BY TOM RAQUER Dear Essential American Citizen, As tensions rise between the U.S. and China, is America unknowingly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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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…