It is indisputable that the world’s nations have once again managed to find themselves in a turbulent and unstable place that is not conducive to the furtherance of peaceful coexistence, proportional prosperity, and perspicacious reasoning in foreign affairs, politics, national security, and domestic affairs. I would venture to say that history will not reflect kindly on how America and other leading nations of influence are projecting power and

governance within the geopolitical space. It is effortless to attach blame, as most do on a superficial level, and point fingers as many literary writings do today. However, I find that it is much more beneficial to the understanding process by revisiting history and understanding the dynamics of the defining convictions, the mechanics behind these convictions, the stratagems, and the social and political underpinnings that got us here. I will also shine a light on the individuals or groups that possess the power and have exercised authority and influence within the United States of America and overseas. A question many ponder in hindsight is, could some of these issues, if handled differently, have prevented the state of perplexity and war footing we find ourselves in today? Also, If we learn from any of these perceived mistakes, can we avert a national crisis and hopefully fix some of our foreign and domestic issues with a change in reasoning and strategy from our current leaders?

After an introspection on the belief structure of the formative power brokers in the American government in the 1900s and onward, the cultural philosophy and ideology of the periods, and the fundamental political and financial drivers reinforcing our foreign policy framework, we will then proceed to address the problems of notable importance that face us as a nation today. I acknowledge the vast scholarship on the theories behind all political ideologies. However, the approach I will use is reversed, in first examining the policies and outcomes and then pairing them with an ideology. I am of the school of thought that America’s foreign policy was mainly reactionary by design, forged out of the elitist’s cultural “manifest destiny” beliefs, combined with the economic necessity to expand American industry beyond our borders, and a mix of internationalism, détente, and nationalistic policy, which created our own “Americana brand,” if you may. By all accounts, it has not yielded the best results, as the motivations behind the policies were flawed initially. Time is the best judge of policies, and history has spoken. An analysis of pivotal occurrences, ideologies, and individuals that influenced our policies will enable us to comprehend how they shaped U.S. foreign policy. With an awareness of our political history, we can hopefully approach contemporary issues and navigate the future with greater clarity. Equally important, Americans must consider our trajectory and the present state of our union to determine whether we are satisfied with the space we occupy.

Regarding the contentious subject of alternative sexual lifestyles, new gender identification, and transgender anomalies, it is crucial to maintain a clear understanding of their true nature. These are deliberate personal lifestyle choices driven by various motivations such as the desire for exclusivity, rebellion against societal norms and traditions, conformity to popular trends, or simply personal preference, often shrouded in a belief that nature made a mistake in their physiological design. Unconventional personal lifestyle choices and behaviors should not be forcibly assimilated into mainstream society, disregarding our religious, cultural, and conservative belief systems that are based on Judeo-Christian values, which have played a significant role in our development as a moral and devout society. Regrettably, the liberal democratic socialist complex has been manipulating these marginalized groups for their own political gain, using any means necessary to secure a voting bloc. This manipulation has led to an emphasis on narratives of discrimination, marginalization, and exclusion, creating the illusion of fighting for their cause and advocating for social justice.

Rational thinking should be dominant in a country that upholds liberty; these individual ways of life should be confined to the realm of personal and private decisions made by individuals regarding how to lead their own lives. Individuals have the freedom to pursue alternative lifestyles within the confines of their own private sphere, similar to how other members of society exercise their rights to make personal decisions. Enforcing alternative beliefs on others is likewise a transgression of our entitlements. There are sufficient legal provisions in place to safeguard an individual’s rights, thus obviating the necessity of publicly promoting one’s chosen lifestyle.