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Arr, mateys! Beware the folly of this "America First" foreign policy, lest we find ourselves in a grand brawl on all fronts!

2024-04-21

Arr matey! The wise Baron Roberts of Belgravia hath shared his musings with Fox News Digital on the rise of isolationism in American politics. 'Tis a trend worthy of much ponderin' me hearties!

In the language of a 17th-century pirate, historian and journalist Andrew Roberts, Baron Roberts of Belgravia, be sayin' that the United States must keep its eyes on the global horizon and thwart the plans of the "axis of evil states." Roberts, a British Lord, be thinkin' that it be worthwhile to engage in a forever war against these foes, as long as ye not be actually fightin'. He be reckonin' that such a war can bring a fine return on investment, matey.Roberts, along with retired Gen. David Petraeus, be craftin' a book called "Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare from 1945 to Ukraine," which be lookin' at U.S. foreign entanglements through the lens of strategic leadership. He be warnin' that American isolationism be a dangerous path, as it could embolden the anti-democratic forces bandin' together against the U.S.The House be passin' a $60 billion Ukraine aid bill, but some Republicans be questionin' the need for such funds without a clear end goal in sight. They be pushin' for conditions on the aid and demandin' changes to U.S. border policies in exchange for their support.Roberts be arguin' that the U.S. needs to maintain its global superpower status and support allies in conflicts like the one in Ukraine, which has shown a considerable return on investment. He be cautionin' against overly ambitious actions, like seekin' regime change in Russia, as they could backfire.Despite gloomy predictions, Roberts be believin' that Ukraine's fate ain't sealed, and with continued support from allies, they could turn the tide against Russia. He be stressin' that history be full of surprises, and victory ain't guaranteed for either side until the final cannon be fired.

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