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America Is Sleepwalking Into World War III

What Really Matters with Walter Russell Mead

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Capabilities Alone Won't Secure Victory

Israel's remarkable achievements in intelligence and covert operations, exemplified by events like Stuxnet and high-profile assassinations, do not guarantee a strategic advantage. Historical context, such as the Soviet Union's dominance in the Cold War espionage battle, highlights that superior operational capabilities may not translate into greater security or strategic benefits. The effectiveness of these 'James Bond-like' capabilities should be viewed critically, suggesting that reliance on them alone is insufficient for national security.

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