Hitler, Nasser, Saddam and Putin each used ethnic unity to justify expansion, and Washington still treats such claims as legitimate national grievances.
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Diplomatic warming between Washington and Beijing masks deeper strategic disputes that continue to constrain lasting cooperation.
Rivals grow bolder while American voters resist higher costs, leaving the bargain behind U.S. global power badly strained and the options ahead look bleak.
The Iran war drained Patriot and THAAD interceptor stocks, and production limits mean Asian allies face years of delivery shortfalls and weaker US deterrent.
Analysis argues the Iran conflict weakened perceptions of US commitment, credibility, and readiness across East Asia.
Strategic geography often outweighs raw power, shaping conflicts from Hormuz and Taiwan to future cislunar space.
Iran’s resilience reveals airpower’s limits in coercion while highlighting its enduring value against conventional aggression.
Strategic rivalry without a defined end-state risks instability, making constructive strategic stability an increasingly important alternative.
Symbolic gains dominated the summit as Beijing secured recognition of parity while critical strategic disputes remained unresolved.
Military power can win battles without ending wars, leaving governments trapped by false assumptions about surrender, bargaining, and political costs.