The Rise of Authoritarian Threats

Democratic societies, particularly the United States, face an increasing threat from authoritarian regimes and groups committed to undermining freedom. This so-called 'axis of tyrants' poses a significant danger to nations like Ukraine and Israel, where their sovereignty and existence are under direct assault. Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine is characterized as a brutal campaign to erase Ukrainian identity, with intentions tied to a broader strategy of imperialism aimed at reestablishing Russian dominance. Similarly, Iran's proxies engage in a multi-front war against Israel, marking both regions as battlegrounds for existential conflicts against hostile forces.