A moment of national introspection is urgently needed to address internal failures before attempting to dictate terms to the rest of the world. The chaos unleashed in these nations did not simply disappear; it festered, and in the interconnected modern world, it was only a matter of time before it impacted the homeland. The Threat of Force as Leverage: The mere presence of a powerful military alliance or fleet can be used to intimidate a government, influence its military loyalties, and encourage defections, thereby weakening it from within until it collapses.
Author: Lance D. Johnson
Published at: 2025-11-18 23:30:08
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