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As neoconservatism continues to influence policy, the ideological underpinnings remain rooted in the early visions of the 1990s. The doctrine suggests that nations are either allies or enemies, with an underlying belief that the U.S. should not engage in meaningful negotiation with adversaries but rather uphold an aggressive strategy rooted in military strength reminiscent of Israeli tactics.
This perspective complicates the national discourse on foreign standards of diplomacy and peace-building. The ethos that perceives international relations strictly through the lens of power politics serves to entrench adversarial relationships worldwide, raising questions about long-term stability and the real costs of persistent militarism.