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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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  • The Illusion of Revolutionary Success: A Look Through History

    I have heard politicians, academics, journalists, and so-called subject matter experts discussing the need for another Russian Revolution to alleviate the West’s ongoing issues with the Russian regime. However, statistically speaking, perhaps the American and French Revolutions being exceptions, revolutions often fail to deliver on their promises. Here’s a look at key examples throughout history:…

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