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Red Dawn in the desert

Lucian Truscott Newsletter • 3184 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Foreign Policy Militarism International relations

The film 'Red Dawn' reflects the current guerrilla warfare being fought against the US in regions like Syria, Iraq, and Jordan.
The attacks on US bases in Iraq and Syria are linked to tensions in the Middle East, especially the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
US military presence in Iraq and Syria is facing backlash from locals and even the countries they aim to defend, leading to calls for better protection for troops.

Republicans Rally Behind the Stupidest Possible War

Eunomia • 589 implied HN points • 10 Apr 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Republicans Interventionism Militarism Foreign Policy

Attacking drug cartels with military force is not a solution and would make things worse.
Using military action in the drug war ignores underlying causes and would not address drug trade demand.
Support for reckless military interventions reveals a lack of consistent opposition in the Republican Party.

A Mindless 'Strategy' of More Militarism for Its Own Sake

Eunomia • 491 implied HN points • 14 Apr 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Militarism Military Spending National Defense Foreign Policy Geopolitics

Bolton's 'strategy' is just calling for more militarism without clear goals.
US already spends a lot on military, doubling that is unnecessary.
Increasing military spending can lead to arms races and make conflict more likely.

America's fatal addiction to militarism

History's Parrot • 98 implied HN points • 10 Jul 23

🌍 World Politics Militarism Empire International relations

Acknowledge the self-destructive nature of militarism and work to contain it.
Recognize the need for atonement for peace to prevail in relationships between nations.
Understand the emergence of a multipolar world, and the necessity for humility and clear-eyed leadership in international affairs.

WAR is the Lamborghini the West can't afford

History's Parrot • 58 implied HN points • 07 Aug 23

🌍 World Politics War Militarism Society International relations

War has become a dangerous fetish in society.
Wars are fought for corporate profits, leaving destruction in their wake.
The West can no longer afford the 'Lamborghini' of war and military fetish.

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The Wrong Stuff

Trying to Understand the World • 1 HN point • 17 Jan 24

🌍 World Politics Military Recruitment National Defense Social Dynamics Militarism

Western militaries are facing operational and recruitment challenges despite significant funding.
Military recruitment struggles are influenced by societal shifts towards individualism and lack of a coherent narrative for joining the military.
The management of defense budgets over programs has led to a loss of focus on actual defense capabilities in Western countries.