How America’s Foreign Policy Decisions Have Led to Unintended Consequences

The term ‘blowback’ originates from the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). With foreign policy risks came unintended and harmful consequences to the nation or allies due to unwarranted side effects from covert operations. There have been several notable covert actions that ultimately came to light due to leaks or Americans directly suffering from the actions of the government.

The Bolduc Brief: Israeli Hamas Conflict and the Middle East Meltdown

The ongoing Israeli and Hamas conflict, deeply rooted in historical animosities and exacerbated by regional dynamics, faces a potential expansion fueled by unresolved core issues, external interventions, and the rising tide of radicalization within a beleaguered Gaza, painting a dire picture that beckons for urgent, cohesive international diplomacy to foster stability and peaceful coexistence.