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Victor Davis Hanson looks at how three events – the American intervention in Libya, the failure to maintain a military presence in Iraq, and the lack of follow-through on the Syrian “red line” – led to the present instability in the Middle East.
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Indo-Pacific Maritime Security Cooperation
This essay explores Southeast Asian perspectives on Quad-driven maritime security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. Through expert analyses from Indonesia, Singapore, and Vietnam, it evaluates regional perceptions of Quad initiatives based on three primary variables: initiative leadership, the character of the activity, and geographic location. It emphasizes the importance of balancing distinct national interests with Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) alignment.
October 13, 2026