Eunomia

Eunomia by Daniel Larison is a daily blog focused on criticizing U.S. foreign policy decisions, particularly under the Biden administration. It discusses the repercussions of military interventions, the misinterpretation of national security interests, and advocates for a non-interventionist approach and ending economic wars.

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An Unnecessary Containment Policy

471 implied HN points • 18 Apr 23
🌍 World Politics China Foreign Relations Global Conflicts
  1. A containment policy against China may be unnecessary and dangerous if China is not truly expansionist and a threat to global freedom.
  2. Critics of China's expansionism may lack substantial evidence to support their claims.
  3. Making deals with oppressive regimes to counter a perceived threat may not always be justified or morally defensible.
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DeSantis and the Hawkish Thought Police

393 implied HN points • 22 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Foreign Policy Conservatism
  1. DeSantis' statement on Ukraine triggered hawkish critics, but he didn't specifically oppose aid to Ukraine.
  2. Critics attacking DeSantis for not seeing Ukraine as vital to the US highlights toxicity in policy debates.
  3. DeSantis' past actions suggest he aligns with hawkish agendas, despite recent criticism on his Ukraine stance.

China and 'Our African Friends'

393 implied HN points • 27 Mar 23
🌍 World Politics China U.S. Relations Africa
  1. Mixture of self-righteousness, arrogance, and patronizing attitude alienates other governments.
  2. Claiming African leaders are realizing China is not their friend is condescending.
  3. U.S. needs to stop insulting African governments, show respect, and provide viable alternatives.

The 'Peace President' Lie

393 implied HN points • 06 Feb 23
  1. The claim that Trump was a 'peace president' is a lie.
  2. Trump's foreign policy was hawkish and he escalated wars.
  3. Trump's record shows he surrounded himself with warmongers.

The Balloon Panic and the Wages of Threat Inflation

2 HN points • 13 Feb 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Foreign Policy National Security Political culture
  1. The U.S. is saturated in constant fearmongering about foreign dangers, leading to exaggerated responses to real or imagined threats.
  2. Hawks often exaggerate threats to push for aggressive policies, fueling irrational fears within the public.
  3. Policymakers feel pressured to respond aggressively to minor incidents to prove toughness, contributing to a cycle of escalating tensions.