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A key aspect discussed is the moral framing of U.S. interventions. Under previous administrations, there was a perception that America had a moral obligation to intervene globally to promote democracy and stability. The speaker points out that during Biden’s presidency, for example, the U.S. only supplied weapons to Ukraine without deploying troops—an approach designed to avoid nuclear escalation and direct conflict.

This restraint indicates a transition toward a more pragmatic, interest-based foreign policy. The dangers of nuclear war and the overextension of American military resources place limits on proactive intervention. Historically, the U.S. only engaged militarily in Europe and Asia when vital interests were at stake, such as during World Wars and the Cold War.