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Andrew Latham, Opinion Contributor

Andrew Latham, Opinion Contributor

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Protecting undersea cables from sabotage without triggering a storm

A measured response is needed that strengthens resilience without adding fuel to an already volatile geopolitical environment.

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Andrew Latham, Opinion Contributor

The surprise Syrian rebel offensive could be a Mideast turning point

For years, American policymakers have grappled with how to manage the Middle East’s shifting alliances and conflicts while reducing direct military...

02.12.2024 8

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Andrew Latham, Opinion Contributor

Calling Trump ‘fascist’ displays historical ignorance

While Trump’s rhetoric and some policies may be authoritarian and nationalistic, they lack the full structure and ideological underpinnings of...

22.11.2024 10

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The sky isn’t falling: Trump’s foreign policy won’t be a catastrophe

While Trump’s approach is far from traditional, it’s neither reckless nor isolationist. Instead, it represents a strategy of restraint aimed at...

09.11.2024 9

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Strategic restraint is the wisest course in confronting Iran’s nuclear program

Iran’s nuclear program remains one of the greatest threats to Middle Eastern stability, but an all-out rush to war is neither necessary nor wise.

01.11.2024 6

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The end of US global dominance presents an opportunity for America

Clinging to hegemony leads only to more costly interventions and strategic failures, as evidenced by recent decades of U.S. foreign policy.

15.10.2024 8

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Israel’s moral dilemma and the tragedy of war

The tragic irony here is that while Israel is scrutinized for the civilian casualties that occur despite its precautions, its adversaries are...

06.10.2024 4

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Is Israel’s pager attack prelude to a full invasion of Lebanon?

This recent campaign raises crucial questions about Israel’s broader strategic goals.

23.09.2024 5

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The identity trap and the dangers of 'gnostic liberalism'

Yascha Mounk’s new book “The Identity Trap: A Story of Ideas and Power in Our Time” arrives at a crucial juncture for American liberalism.

19.09.2024 10

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Ukraine’s Kursk incursion: A fool's errand that may allow a Russian victory

The Kursk incursion has dispersed Ukrainian forces, allowing the Russian military to focus on the current center of gravity in this conflict and...

04.09.2024 5

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Ukraine’s Kursk offensive is a huge strategic error

This reckless gambit diverts critical resources from the primary battlefield while offering negligible strategic gain.

18.08.2024 10

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Andrew Latham, Opinion Contributor

Canada’s ‘middle power’ diplomacy no longer works in China

Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly's recent visit to China was a missed opportunity to address practical issues in the Sino-Canadian...

06.08.2024 3

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Be wary of simplistic historical analogies for present crises

At the heart of this problem lies the human tendency to seek patterns.

17.07.2024 10

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Will NATO still exist in 25 years?

The rigid, consensus-based decision-making process of NATO, designed for a world with a singular threat, is ill-suited for the fast-paced, dynamic...

06.07.2024 8

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A ‘Concert’ for a new era: American power and the multipolar challenge

A Concert of Powers, while demanding a strategic shift, offers a more stable and realistic framework for managing the multipolar world we inhabit.

21.06.2024 6

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As American global hegemony ends, multi-alignment rises

Unlike the rigid alliances of the Cold War, multi-alignment involves a strategic flexibility that empowers nations to navigate the complexities of...

18.05.2024 10

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Kant goes to college: independent thinking vs. the progressive herd

Colleges and universities should create an environment that empowers students to develop their critical thinking muscles, grapple with complex ideas...

05.05.2024 10

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Can we escape this global ‘time of monsters’?

The rise of China, the weakening of American hegemony and the fracturing of the global economic order are not simply passing episodes, but rather...

07.04.2024 6

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The importance of dynamic tension in political theory

I see myself as occupying a space at the intersection of three great thinkers — Aquinas, Gramsci and Burke — who provide the foundational pillars...

26.03.2024 7

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Andrew Latham, Opinion Contributor

Iran created a Frankenstein’s monster in the Middle East

Just as Dr. Frankenstein ultimately never really did control his monster, so too Iran has never really controlled the monstrous axis it created.

21.02.2024 8

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The idea of total Ukrainian victory is delusional

Russia is winning the war and there is little to suggest that any foreseeable political, economic, tactical or technological developments are likely...

15.02.2024 10

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