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Gaza Burns. Ukraine Falls. Venezuela Plots. Is The American Era Over? - Colonel Douglas Macgregor

Nov 25, 2025
Colonel Douglas Macgregor, a decorated U.S. Army veteran and military strategist, offers sharp critiques of current U.S. foreign policy and its implications. He discusses the brewing chaos in Gaza, the troubling situation in Ukraine, and Venezuela's ambitions for regional power. Highlighting the collapse of NATO's strategies in Ukraine, Macgregor warns of the dangers of regime change in Venezuela and the folly of military interventions. He advocates for a focus on domestic stability and economic independence, cautioning against endless foreign commitments.
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INSIGHT

U.S. Policy Is Impulsive And Theatrical

  • Col. Douglas Macgregor argues U.S. foreign policy is impulsive and lacks a coherent national security strategy.
  • He says this theater-like approach confuses allies and rivals and undermines deterrence.
ADVICE

Use Military Control To Secure Borders

  • Do place the military under command to secure the U.S. border and rotate battalions until corruption is suppressed.
  • Enforce harsh penalties domestically to deter fentanyl distribution and disrupt cartels' profits.
ADVICE

Rebuild The Military By Withdrawing

  • Do pull back overseas commitments and invest a decade in adapting the military to new technology and missions.
  • Focus resources on families, readiness, and strategic modernization rather than constant deployments.
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