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Is Peace Through Strength Just Another Name for Warmongering? Strength deters because aggressors weigh costs; history from the 1930s to the Cold War shows weakness invites war, and strength keeps the peace. Should America Stop Being the World's Policeman? Why Conservatives Differ? Conservatives divide between restraint and strength abroad; the question is which commitments serve American interests and which drain them. Can Iran Be Contained With Deals and Sanctions Relief Alone? Agreements that delay but do not end enrichment, while funding proxies, have not changed Iran's course; conservatives favor pressure and deterrence. Does the Alliance With Israel Work Against American Interests? Israel is a democratic ally that shares intelligence and technology; the aid is set by a defined agreement that Congress reviews. Should America Fund Ukraine Indefinitely? Why Conservatives Differ? Conservatives split on Ukraine aid between deterring Russia and limiting open-ended commitments; clear goals and burden-sharing are common ground. Is China Just a Trade Partner and Not a Threat to the United States? China is both a trading partner and a rival; its military buildup, theft of technology and pressure on Taiwan make it the main strategic challenge. Is the Defense Budget Bloated and Ready to Be Cut Sharply? Defense takes a smaller share of the economy than in the Cold War; real waste, such as failed audits, should be cut without weakening deterrence. Does the Military Need DEI Programs to Be Effective at Its Mission? The armed forces recruit best by holding all to equal standards and rewarding merit; ideological programs distract from readiness. Is Missile Defense Destabilizing and a Plan America Should Abandon? Defense against limited attack protects cities from rogue states and accidents, and no treaty can protect a city from a missile aimed at it. Is Modernizing America's Nuclear Arsenal a Waste of Money? The land, sea and air systems were built decades ago and must be replaced to keep deterrence credible; the cost is a small share of the defense budget. Are America's Veterans Well Served by the VA as It Is Today? The VA has dedicated staff and real strengths and also had a wait-list scandal; letting veterans choose private care when it falls short is sound.