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Rick de la Torre
2 days ago3 min read
A Gift to the Cuban Dictatorship
The Biden administration’s decision to remove Cuba from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism is a catastrophic misstep, framed...
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Rick de la Torre
7 days ago2 min read
Maduro’s Playbook: Intimidation, Silence, and Detention
Authoritarian regimes rarely crush dissent with a single, dramatic blow. They grind it down slowly, testing boundaries, numbing...
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Rick de la Torre
Dec 26, 20243 min read
Chaos at the Darién Gap
The Darién Gap isn’t just a humanitarian disaster—it’s a front line in a war that affects every American family. This lawless corridor,...
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Rick de la Torre
Dec 23, 20243 min read
Reclaiming America's Canal
The Panama Canal, once a testament to American ingenuity, now stands as a strategic vulnerability in the face of escalating tensions with...
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Rick de la Torre
Nov 20, 20242 min read
A Strong Choice for NATO
The Trump administration’s appointment of Matthew Whitaker as U.S. Ambassador to NATO is a bold and strategic move that underscores a...
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Rick de la Torre
Nov 14, 20244 min read
How U.S. Neglect Let China Seize Economic Power in Latin America—and What Must Be Done
China has quietly but decisively replaced the United States as the dominant trading partner in Latin America—a region Washington once...
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Rick de la Torre
Sep 30, 20243 min read
Time to Answer Iran’s Aggression
Iran’s recent barrage of nearly 200 ballistic missiles aimed at Israel isn’t just another attack—it’s a calculated provocation, a signal...
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Rick de la Torre
Sep 8, 20243 min read
How Economic Fragility in China, Russia, Pakistan, and Iran Fuels Global Tensions
The economic landscape in China, Pakistan, Russia, and Iran is bleak, yet their priorities remain focused on bolstering military...
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Rick de la Torre
Aug 29, 20241 min read
Iran's Nuclear Ambitions: A Case of U.S. Policy Failure
The U.S. must abandon the illusion that diplomacy alone will contain a regime that perceives strategic advantage in nuclear brinkmanship.
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Rick de la Torre
Aug 28, 20242 min read
China’s Dangerous Game in the South China Sea: The Need for a Strategic Response
China’s activities in the South China Sea are a threat not only to regional stability but to global security.
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