Why “We Don’t Win Wars” Is a Dangerous Myth
There’s a phrase I’ve heard a lot over the years—from pundits, politicians, and even some veterans: “The U.S. doesn’t win wars anymore.” It’s usually said with frustration, sometimes with bitterness, and often with a tone of resignation. I understand where the sentiment comes from. Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan—these are complicated, messy conflicts that didn’t end with […]
Latin America’s Crossroads: Why the U.S. Can’t Afford to Lose Ground to China
The Backyard We’ve Ignored I spent a good portion of my intelligence career watching countries shift alliances, and not because of conventional warfare. Not overnight, not with fanfare, but quietly, incrementally, through trade deals leading to favorable votes at the UN, infrastructure projects, and economic entanglements. Nowhere is this more evident than in Latin America. […]