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Are US Security Partnerships Poisoned Chalices? Implications for US Strategy

OCT 22, 202621 MIN

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Join us for a focused deep dive into the complex strategic dynamics of US security partnerships. Drawing from the article "Are US Security Partnerships Poisoned Chalices? Implications for US Strategy," this episode unpacks the theory of intertwined security dilemmas, examines why extending military assistance to misaligned regimes can invite adversary subversion, and outlines how Washington can revitalize partner reliability without risking entrapment.