The US Needs External Enemies to Overcome Internal Division

US involvement in Ukraine conflict stems from NATO expansion, breaking initial promises to Moscow and limiting Russian power.

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Eisenhower warned against the military-industrial complex, where some in the US have a private financial interest in the war industry.

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DC think tanks advocated arming Ukraine after Crimea occupation. Selling arms benefits shareholders, jobs, and US dominance.

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Internal political stability vital for foreign interests. Discussed in Constitutional Polarization. US lacked foreign policy during 19th century.

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US established stable borders and became organized as a federation, enabling independent foreign policy in the 20th century.

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Ineffective domestic politics clouds US foreign policy. Separation of powers, two-party system can lead to paralysis, shutdowns, and impeachments.

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Bipartisan cooperation occurs during existential threats. WWII, Cold War, and "Red Scare" united nation due to fear, apathy.

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Peaceful last 30 years saw emergence of internal political issues on health, climate, race, immigration, polarizing nation instead of uniting.

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