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1/ U.S. Global Policies and the Theories of Heartland and Rimland For the past century, U.S. global policies have revolved around Halford Mackinder’s Heartland Theory and its opposing theory, Rimland, introduced by Nicholas Spykman. Russia, in the Saudi negotiations, has demanded the annexation of all Ukrainian territories captured by Russia into the Russian Federation, even if it does not directly govern them. However, these territories must be officially recognized as part of Russia. Trump should not grant this concession to Russia so easily and should reduce Russia's dominance in the Heartland as much as possible. Let me explain further. 👇

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Dems will never know their voters. https://x.com/lisakashinsky/status/1917650876165955657

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NATO's outlook is weaker than ever. https://www.19fortyfive.com/2025/04/heading-for-divorce-the-ideological-war-threatening-nato/

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If there were no hope, Israel wouldn't be trying so hard.

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Israel's desperate attempts to sabotage the Iran-U.S. deal are pretty amusing.

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I sincerely hope the government puts an end to this madness. Who would have imagined that a country once considered the symbol of liberalism would, in the 21st century, revoke student visas simply over support for Palestine?

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The Middle Eastern countries’ thirst for continued development after years of war and sanctions has the potential to pull European countries out of recession and boost economic growth in both Europe and the US. The regime change policy in Syria, internal restructuring in Iraq, and the nuclear deal with Iran should all be viewed in this context.

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Say "HI" to life

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"The only man who behaves sensibly is my tailor; he takes my measurements anew each time he sees me. The rest go on with their old measurements and expect me to fit them." George Bernard Shaw In brain-based studies, there's a concept called "Anchoring Bias." It means that once our brain receives the first bit of information or forms an initial impression about someone or something, that impression becomes a kind of mental anchor. After that, it's really hard for the brain to let go of it—even if new evidence contradicts the original impression.

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A scientific study estimates the human cost of cutting U.S. foreign aid: over 15 years, such cuts could lead to the deaths of around 25 million people. This includes an additional 15 million deaths from AIDS, 2 million from tuberculosis, and about 8 million child deaths from various causes. And yet, total humanitarian foreign aid accounts for less than one percent of the U.S. budget.

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Iran’s interests are better served through the U.S. than through China and Russia.

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4/4 Under Biden, Putin used Iran’s deal as leverage. Now? He handed that card to Trump. That’s why Trump casually talks about recognizing Russian control over occupied Ukraine. Big picture? The U.S. wants to box in China — and swap out China’s influence in the Rimland with its own. This isn’t just about Ukraine. It’s about the next 50 years. Thoughts?

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3/4 Russia, under pressure, backed off Syria first. Now? Iran is at the negotiating table. Because here’s the thing — Russia cares more about buffer zones than the Rimland. Rimland domination is a U.S.–China game. Russia just wants security at its borders. In return for stepping back in the Middle East, Russia gets: Sanctions relief Promises of Ukrainian land

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2/4 Enter the "Boa Constrictor Scenario": The U.S. plays the hunter. It sticks a leg (Ukraine) into the snake’s den. The snake (Putin) bites. The U.S. pulls back and grabs the snake by the neck. The goal? Leverage. Russia took the bait — it had to. Ukraine was supposed to stay neutral, a buffer zone. But when it leaned toward NATO, Russia acted. Now it’s trapped in a draining war, and the U.S. has Putin right where it wants him. But what does the U.S. want?

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1/4 What if I told you the Ukraine war is just a distraction — and Iran’s nuclear deal is the real prize? Let’s zoom out. Global powers shape foreign policy based on two old theories: Heartland and Rimland. These ideas triggered two World Wars — and they’re still alive today.

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