

‘Woke’ Now Dictating Western Foreign Policy
The optics of Griner vs. Whelan are impossible to ignore, exemplifying the stark divisions in American society: patriotism vs. anti-Americanism, celebrity vs. the common man.
The optics of Griner vs. Whelan are impossible to ignore, exemplifying the stark divisions in American society: patriotism vs. anti-Americanism, celebrity vs. the common man.
If the U.S., or the UK, purport to keep wielding the holy swords of justice, they should do so with reasonable foresight in order that their actions do not end up making messy local realities even messier.
Whereas prudence emphasizes political or reasonable action adjusted to particular and contingent circumstances, liberal progressivism like other forms of modern rationalism sees global problems only in terms of universal panaceas.
In the wake of the war in Ukraine, internal division within the Visegrad group is at an all-time high. The upcoming Slovakian presidency hopes to shift attention away from foreign politics to economic and cultural collaboration.
The ages-old concept of the balance of power is supposedly understood by every international relations student. However, preoccupied with the ideas of globalism, American and European leaders often forget to take it into account when forming their policies.
Currently, Germany annually spends upwards of €45 billion, or around 1.5% of its GDP–well below the 2% required by NATO.
Russia has sensed opportunity, and will not let go easily now. The noose it has placed on Ukraine’s neck, which has been tightened as a result of Western actions, has now made it very difficult for that country to free itself.
What then is the conservative approach to the question of foreign policy intervention? The answer is reassuringly inconclusive: it depends.