The Art of Diplomacy vs. the Politics of War The recent NATO summit in Turkey has been making headlines for its diplomatic efforts, but beneath the surface lies a complex web of interests and motivations.
President Trump's announcement that the US will grant Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot air defense systems is a telling example of how military hardware can be used as a tool of statecraft.
The optics are undeniably positive: the US is providing a significant boost to Ukraine's defenses, and by extension, its ability to resist Russian aggression.