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Bustamante highlights regime stability and strategic influence as crucial. He advocates for America's focus on its internal capabilities—rebuilding industries, technology, education, and infrastructure—rather than overextension abroad, which has exhausted resources and created vulnerabilities.
The Geopolitical Context: The Shadow of Competition and Influence
A broader geopolitical perspective reveals that the U.S. faces rising influence from China and Russia, not just in traditional military terms but through economic leverage, influence operations, and clandestine networks. China’s Belt and Road initiative exemplifies this, creating dependency in developing countries and expanding its influence globally.