Outside the Box: Can Foreign Policy Be Consistently Stupid?

BY: PETER ISACKSON

US post-WWII wars rarely succeed, causing lasting damage, Vietnam stands out with unity due to US defeat.

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US-led wars, under the banner of "freedom and democracy," bring enduring catastrophe, not victory.

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Kendall warns of needed changes to avoid losing wars, questioning the belief in routine US victories.

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Optimistic elites overlook history when discussing wars, believing they can deter and win against formidable foes.

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Journalists rarely question the unrealistic optimism surrounding war, especially with a nuclear power like China.

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Curious about media's lack of concern, I questioned if ChatGPT, known for history, understands historical patterns.

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The Vietnam War, universally seen as unjustified and disastrous, harmed those directly involved and others.

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Iraq War widely deemed unjust, driven by false pretenses, and resulting in disasters, including ISIS emergence.

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