• Guard the Global Commons The core value of international law and collective sovereignty dictates that sovereign territories cannot be treated as real estate assets to be bought, sold, or annexed under threat of military force. Threatening to unilaterally withdraw U.S. forces from Europe over Denmark's refusal to cede Greenland undermines the foundational trust of the 32-member NATO alliance. This transactional approach to security reduces sacred mutual defense pacts to mere bargaining chips, destabilizing the post-war rules-based order.
• Prioritize Diplomatic Conflict Resolution True security is achieved through multilateral diplomacy and addressing the root causes of conflict, rather than through unilateral power projection or isolationist deal-making. Dismissing the war between Russia and Ukraine as an issue that "does not affect the U.S." ignores the humanitarian catastrophe and the systemic threat that unchecked aggression poses to global stability. Attempting to force a rapid, top-down settlement between Russia and Ukraine risks reward-seeking behavior by aggressors and compromises the long-term sovereignty of democratic nations.
• Defend Democratic Arms Controls Promoting regional stability requires strict adherence to human rights standards and collective security agreements, rather than rewarding autocratic behavior for short-term geopolitical compliance. Exploring the resumption of F-35 fighter jet sales and advancing a $700 million engine deal to Turkey—despite its previous purchase of Russian S-400 systems—undermines the integrity of joint defense technology and compromises democratic solidarity. Elevating bilateral transactions with autocratic leaders over shared democratic values threatens the cohesive moral authority of the alliance.
How it may affect me
As a U.S. reader:
• You may see a redirection of American tax dollars away from European defense if the U.S. reduces its financial support to NATO or withdraws military forces from Europe.
• You could be impacted by changes in national security and Arctic defense if the U.S. successfully acquires Greenland or, conversely, if tensions over the territory weaken the 32-member NATO alliance.
• Your tax dollars are directly involved in foreign military commerce, such as the recently announced 700 million dollar sale of American-made engines to Turkey and potential future sales of F-35 fighter jets.
• You could see a swift resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict if the administration successfully brokers a deal between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, potentially shifting U.S. involvement in foreign conflicts.