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  • Forged by History: Unpacking the Ukraine-Russia Conflict

    The current Ukraine-Russia war is a tragic chapter in the history of two fiercely resilient nations. The Slavic peoples, particularly Ukrainians and Russians, with their intertwined histories, deserve recognition for their enduring contributions and remarkable place in world history. They are, without question, great warriors. Many empires, such as those of Alexander the Great, Rome,…

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  • The Case for National Nuclear Deterrence: Lessons from Ukraine and Global Security Realities

    I am neither a Republican nor a Conservative. I take pride in being an independent thinker and am not registered with any political party. Some people claim that independents secretly favor one party, and perhaps that’s true for me, considering the last Democratic candidate I supported was Bill Clinton. While his presidency had its controversial…

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  • “Europe’s Wake-Up Call: Taking Charge of NATO’s Defense Without Overreliance on the U.S.”

    The Trump victory in the 2024 U.S. election does not necessarily spell defeat for Ukraine in its war against Russia. Instead, it should serve as a wake-up call for European countries to step up their military contributions within NATO. While Europeans pride themselves on a balanced lifestyle, featuring regular vacation time, generous childcare support, free…

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  • Title: Prioritizing Personal Interests in the 2024 Election

    Although I appreciate some aspects of conservative ideology, such as the value placed on the nuclear family, it doesn’t make me a conservative. I consider myself an independent thinker with conservative tendencies when it comes to matters that directly affect my life—nothing more, nothing less. My children are all adults and make their own decisions.…

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