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Why is America obsessed with going to war?

The Bunker – News without the nonsense

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Military Interventions and Domestic Politics: Instinct over Strategy

This chapter delves into the reasons behind military interventions, emphasizing how leaders might leverage these actions to enhance their popularity at home. Using historical examples like the Falklands War and the Suez Crisis, it highlights the instinctual responses of leaders facing unexpected challenges, often leading to hasty military decisions.

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