Blog tagged as International Relations

A World Without NATO: The Conflict Triage Nightmare

26.02.25 08:07 PM - By New American Community - Comment(s)

In a world without NATO, the United States would quickly find itself overwhelmed by cascading conflicts in Europe, the Middle East, and the Indo-Pacific. Each region would become more volatile, and without collective deterrence, America’s strategic flexibility - its ability to respond to threats on ...

Scandal Is Dead: How “Alpha Politics” Killed the Juiciest Political Weapon

26.02.25 08:07 PM - By New American Community - Comment(s)

There was a time when one good scandal could end a political career. That time is dead. And politicians - especially the ones who’ve figured it out - are dancing on its grave.

I. Remember When Scandals Actually Mattered?

Once upon a time, scandal was the political death penalty.

You got caught in an af...