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Israel got it right: Somaliland is the strategic ally Trump needs now
Nine months ago, Israel became the first government in the world to recognize the breakaway republic of Somaliland as a sovereign state. It was a historic event, prompting speculation that President Donald Trump might follow suit by announcing U.S. recognition of Somaliland as well, especially given that high-profile figures in Washington, such as Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), have long been on record supporting such a change in policy. No such recognition ever came from the Trump administration.
End of 'Pax Americana' doesn’t necessarily mean a less-safe world
America’s role in the world is changing. If this wasn’t obvious before, it should be now, following President Donald Trump’s efforts to take over Greenland and his visibly strained relations with traditional allies in Europe and elsewhere. But how much will the world change if America’s stance is different?
LSE: The Ballpark | Why America Can’t Retrench with Dr Peter Harris
In September 2024 the Phelan US Centre spoke to Peter Harris, Associate Professor of Political Science at Colorado State University about his new book, Why America Can’t Retrench (And How It Might) which looks at the US’ dominant role in the world, how it got there and the factors preventing global restraint. They discuss the idea of America’s ‘primacist’ approach to international affairs and the role of domestic politics and systems in preventing a change to America’s role in the world.
Ignore the Hawks. Attacking Iran Comes With Huge Risks
Foreign Affairs Ignore the Hawks. Attacking Iran Comes With Huge Risks President Trump should resist the regime-change temptation. Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... President Donald Trump appears tempted to use military force against Iran, perhaps even to push for regime change. The temptation is understandable—but must be resisted.
America's retreat doesn't have to make the world less safe
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The end of ‘Pax Americana' and start of a ‘post-American' era doesn't necessarily mean the world will be less safe
President Donald Trump's America First policies have reshaped the nation's stance regarding global security and trade. (FORT COLLINS, CO) America's role in the world is changing. If this wasn't obvious before, it should be now, following President Donald Trump's efforts to take over Greenland and his visibly strained relations with traditional allies in Europe and elsewhere. But how much will the world change if America's stance is different?
A minerals agreement with Ukraine would be a bad deal for America Original
The much-hyped minerals agreement between the U.S. and Ukraine is a bad idea and should be dropped. But although critics have tended to focus on the deal’s unseemliness and impracticalities, the real problem has to do with America’s own national security interests. As it stands, the U.S. has only a limited interest in Ukraine’s long-term security. This is a basic function of geography and economics.
The problem with ‘peacekeepers’ in Ukraine
A Polish instructor teaches a Ukrainian soldier how to fire the 9K333 “Verba” portable air defense missile system at the International Peacekeeping and Security Center in Ukraine. (Courtesy of Polish Forces) Newly minted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was being honest with Ukraine when he said the country will not return to its pre-2014 borders anytime soon.
Book Review: World On the Brink: How America Can Beat China in the Race for the 21st Century - Australian Institute of International Affairs
The world is entering a new Cold War between the United States and China, requiring a comprehensive, aggressive strategy to counter China’s rising influence, according to the authors. In managing this new strategic reality, the book emphasises innovation, alliances, and vigilance, while raising important questions about the sustainability and endgame of this geopolitical rivalry.
US clarity with China is a dangerous mistake | Peter Harris, Jared M. McKinney
War between China and the United States would end our civilisation as we know it. In the face of such risk, it may appear sound for all sides to declare their intentions to descalate the Taiwan Strait. Peter Harris and Jared M. McKinney argue that this is mistaken and dangerous: strategic clarity lacks credibility, is unlikely to work, and could set off a third world war.
America is a beached superpower — Europe should not rely on it for security Original
Thirty years ago this week, on Aug. 31, 1994, the last Russian soldiers departed Estonia and Latvia — a long overdue end to Moscow’s military domination of the Baltics, which had begun ignominiously in 1940 per the sordid terms of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact between Stalin and Hitler. That same day, a ceremony was held at Treptow Park in Berlin to commemorate Russia’s exit from East Germany after nearly 50 years of occupation.
Two Cheers for Biden’s Ukraine Policy
Abstract US President Joe Biden’s approach to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been a qualified success. Under his leadership, the United States helped to ensure that Kyiv did not fall to Russia during the early stages of the war while also avoiding a catastrophic horizontal or vertical escalation of the conflict. These are non-trivial successes for which the president and his team of advisers deserve credit.
Joe Biden Sent Cluster Munitions to Ukraine. It Was Wrong
Indulge me for a moment. My wife and I recently bought a house in Buffalo, New York. And now, even in Buffalo, it’s getting hot enough that we need air conditioning. That costs about $5,000, according to local searches and our first quotes, significantly more than the $30-40 per gallon it would cost to paint our roof with Purdue University’s new paint. Yes, paint.
Joe Biden Sent Cluster Munitions to Ukraine. It Was Wrong
U.S. President Joe Biden’s recent decision to supply Ukraine with cluster munitions caused controversy at home and . Critics accused Biden of striking an unnecessary blow against the movement to abolish cluster munitions. Arms control activists and human rights groups have long regarded these weapons as inherently indiscriminate, inhumane weapons that have no place on modern battlefields. Even the president, it seems, was over the decision.
Should Ukraine Join NATO? Four Questions We Must Ask
At its Vilnius Summit this month, NATO’s member-states , again, that Ukraine will be admitted into the alliance at some point in the future. Tellingly, however, they refused to give a timetable for Ukraine’s accession — and the leaders of several allied nations, U.S. President Joe Biden included, raised doubts about Kyiv’s suitability for membership. According to media reports, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was furious.
How Taiwan Can Help to Deter a Chinese Invasion
https://bonginoreport.com/national-security-global-affairs/how-taiwan-can-help-to-deter-a-chinese-invasion Taiwan’s security depends on deterring China from attempting an invasion. To do this, Taiwan and its friends must threaten Beijing with punishments that will be carried out in the event of an armed attack. If these threats are severe and credible enough, China’s leaders may yet be dissuaded from pursuing a military solution to the so-called Taiwan Question. This much, at least, is obvious.
How Taiwan Can Help to Deter a Chinese Invasion
Taiwan’s security depends on deterring China from attempting an invasion. To do this, Taiwan and its friends must threaten Beijing with punishments that will be carried out in the event of an armed attack. If these threats are severe and credible enough, China’s leaders may yet be dissuaded from pursuing a military solution to the so-called Taiwan Question. This much, at least, is obvious.
The Return of Congagement?
Congagement is back. As a description of U.S. policy toward China, the term never really went away. Now, however, the Biden administration seems to be signaling a return to congagement as an aspiration for how to deal with a rising Beijing. President Joe Biden himself predicts a thaw in U.S.-China relations soon. In the short term, this is good news — a welcome indication that senior figures in the White House recognize that unalloyed antagonism between the U.S. and China is dangerous.
Is There a Security Umbrella for Ukraine?
Is There a Security Umbrella for Ukraine? – Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked war against Ukraine is the largest interstate conflict on European soil since 1945. It has been a terrible war, with enormous loss of life. Credible accounts of war crimes abound. Urban centers such as Mariupol, Lyman, and Bakhmut are now in ruins. The amount of human misery and suffering is incalculable.
Why Nobody Wants to Give Peace a Chance in Ukraine
There is still no guessing how, when, or why peace will come to Ukraine. Perhaps Kyiv’s much-hyped spring offensive will result in the collapse of Russian military positions and the reconquest of all occupied territories. Alternatively, the warring parties might agree to a ceasefire that freezes the conflict and sets the stage for protracted negotiations over the division of Ukraine and its beleaguered population.
Macron and Multipolarity: Why the French President Might Have a Point
Whose side is Emmanuel Macron on? For a long time, it appeared as though France was tightly aligned with the United States when it came to balancing against a rising China in the Indo-Pacific. Now, however, Macron has prompted commentators and critics to ask whether Paris can be counted upon to stand shoulder to shoulder with Washington, Taipei, and others in the face of Chinese assertiveness. Is Macron going soft on China?
Preventive War or Forever War? The Confusing Legacy of the Iraq War
The invasion of Iraq in March 2003 was justified by its proponents as a preventive war to shield the United States from a dangerous foreign adversary. Instead, it turned into the quintessential forever war—a geopolitical vortex from which successive US leaders have found it seemingly impossible to break free. The costs to the United States in terms of blood and treasure over the past 20 years have been enormous.
How to Make Sure Putin Never Uses Nuclear Weapons in Ukraine
https://bonginoreport.com/national-security-global-affairs/how-to-make-sure-putin-never-uses-nuclear-weapons-in-ukraine The whole world is responsible for upholding the nuclear weapons taboo – not just the United States. Putin is playing the nuclear card—again.
How Will the War in Ukraine End?
How Will the War in Ukraine End?
How to Make Sure Putin Never Uses Nuclear Weapons in Ukraine
The whole world is responsible for upholding the nuclear weapons taboo – not just the United States. Putin is playing the nuclear card—again.
Josh Hawley’s “Nationalist” Foreign Policy Is Old News
Josh Hawley the China Hawk: Is There Anything Different About Josh Hawley’s “Nationalist” Foreign Policy? – Josh Hawley claims to be a different sort of leader when it comes to foreign policy. Not for him is the bipartisan consensus in favor of US global leadership. He detests globalization and opposes some of America’s most high-profile interventions in the Middle East.
China's Spy Balloons: How a Clash with America Could Begin?
China Should Be Wary of Provoking America – U.S. President Joe Biden has ordered the downing of two flying objects over US territory in the space of just one week. The first object, of course, was the now-infamous Chinese spy balloon that drifted southeasterly from Idaho and Montana before being destroyed somewhere off the South Carolina coast. At the time of this writing, the second object has yet to be identified but was shot down over a remote part of Alaska.
Could Ukraine Really Join NATO?
Could Ukraine join NATO? Henry Kissinger made headlines last week when he raised this possibility at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Appearing by video link, the elder statesman went so far as to call Kyiv’s membership of the alliance an “appropriate outcome” of the war. It is desperately hard to imagine. Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine 12 months ago on the pretext that NATO expansion constituted a grave national security threat to the Russian Federation.
Why Is Germany Scared to Send Leopard 2 Tanks to Ukraine?
Why are German leaders so reluctant to give Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine? (Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel Here. 19FortyFive publishes original videos every day.) Germany’s Leopard 2 Problem Many reasons have been given for Berlin’s hesitance. But the simplest explanation also happens to be the best—that, quite understandably, the German government is anxious about precipitating an expansion of the war, which could put Germany’s own national security at risk.
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