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Oct 28, 2026
Supporting Freedom Abroad Is Still in America’s National Interests
Over the past two decades, US presidents have retreated from earlier, more ambitious efforts to promote democracy overseas. The Trump administration representing the sharpest break from that tradition.” Public fatigue with overseas commitments understandably focuses on avoiding “forever wars.” But abandoning democracy promotion entirely would be a serious strategic mistake for the United States.
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