Notes and additional reading...

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Part 1: Populism vs. Globalism - What is the Christian vision for Foreign Policy?

The Trump administration seemed uncertain regarding its approach to foreign policy. At one point, it seemed very committed to abandoning foreign "adventurism" in order to focus its energy and attention at home. But at the same time, President Trump demanded the allies of NATO to increase defense spending to the required minimum of 2% GDP. It seems that the Russian Invasion of Ukraine has has resulted in a new GOP hawkishness. What does the Bible say? Are Christians to stay at home and avoid foreign entanglements? What is the Christian vision for foreign policy?

Will the Ukraine War End the Age of Populism? Part 2 - How should the Christian respond to the threat of escalation?

In a battle of wills, the use of threats of escalation signals to others a willingness to do more in order to win. Dominating the "escalation ladder" casts doubt on your adversary’s ability to follow suit. Under the right conditions, threatening enough escalation can compel an adversary to drop out of a conflict. Should Christians allow themselves to be bullied in the pursuit of justice?

The West is allowing Vladimir Putin to ‘escalate’ his way to victory