Category Archives: Foreign Policy
Israel Should Defer Direct Retaliation Against Iran
Many people that I respect are calling for a massive retaliation from Israel against Iran after Iran’s missile and drone attack on April 13. While I disagree, Israel will do what it will do. I think that context has been … Continue reading
Israel Ending Hamas Is in US Vital Interests
Since Israel invaded Gaza in response to Hamas’ 10/7/2023 terrorist attack, many Americans have been questioning the US role in the war. Specifically, why should we be involved at all? So far, US support to Israel has been limited to … Continue reading
Ukraine and Nuclear Non-Proliferation Risk
Regarding the current war between Russia and Ukraine, often commentators assert that there are no US interests at stake. While this is obviously wrong, I take them to imply that there are no VITAL US interests at stake; those are … Continue reading
Haiti Fails Again, Should We Care?
Failing-state Haiti has degenerated into chaos again; should the US care? Here are a few things to consider: Refugee Crisis Proximity of instability to Puerto Rico and Guantanamo Bay Narco-trafficking Monroe Doctrine Humanitarian crisis Re: refugee crisis, the US is … Continue reading