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Iran and the Logic of Limited Wars

Israel’s limited war on Iran needs to be judged against the alternatives. By that measure, the operation was a success. Limited wars can buy time, shift the geopolitical dynamic and, in doing so, pave the way to something more enduring.

Trump’s “Sheriffs” Can’t Keep the Peace with China

Trump’s foreign policy echoes Nixon’s doctrine of delegating regional security to allies (like Israel in the Middle East) to reduce U.S. burdens. While this approach shows promise in the Middle East and Europe, it faces hurdles: loss of control over proxies, continued U.S. involvement needs, and outright failure in Asia—where China’s military dominance makes allied self-reliance impossible.

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Trump’s 2025 Strategy: The End of American Primacy and the Rise of Transactional Realism in Asia

December 9, 2025

The Trump administration’s 2025 National Security Strategy signifies a significant break from the post-World War II international order by rejecting the aim of “permanent American domination” and shifting towards a focus on reindustrialization and “America First” policies, moving the U.S. from upholding norms to aggressive commercial competition in the Indo-Pacific.

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Washington’s Strategic Blunder: Coercing India Toward Moscow’s Embrace

December 9, 2025

American foreign policy towards India illustrates that punitive measures against key partners often result in the opposite of intended outcomes. During Putin’s ceremonial visit to India in December 2025, Washington faced the uncomfortable truth that its economic coercion was reinforcing the relationships it aims to weaken.

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America’s 2025 National Security Strategy: Hostile Doctrine Toward European Allies

December 8, 2025

The December 5, 2025 release of the Trump administration’s National Security Strategy signifies a significant shift in transatlantic relations, explicitly showcasing American antagonism toward its historical democratic allies. The document goes beyond conventional policy disputes, exposing a deep-seated hostility toward European sovereignty, democratic governance, and territorial integrity.

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The Paradox of Tolerance: How Cultural Relativism Can Enable Authoritarianism

December 3, 2025

The collapse of a free society typically happens gradually rather than through sudden events. Historical evidence shows that the erosion of liberty often results from well-intentioned ideas about justice, diversity, and anti-imperialism. This situation is captured by the “paradox of tolerance,” which asserts that unlimited tolerance can ultimately lead to the loss of tolerance itself.

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The Emerging G2 Framework: Why Indo-Pacific Security Must Transcend US-China Dynamics

December 3, 2025

The recent Trump-Xi summit at the APEC gathering in Busan has raised critical questions regarding regional security architecture, particularly with Washington’s announcement of a “G2” framework with Beijing, which may reshape the Indo-Pacific strategic landscape beyond bilateral trade negotiations.

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