Tag: Modern Domino Theory
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Indo-Pacific Nation Myth: How American Rhetoric Outpaces Reality
The U.S. is 7,000 miles from the Indo-Pacific. Yet policymakers insist we’re an “Indo-Pacific nation.” This isn’t just geographic fiction—it’s a strategic error that justifies overcommitment abroad while domestic challenges mount. Only 3% of U.S. travel goes to Southeast Asia; just 12% of trade involves the region. We claim cultural kinship where little exists. A…