BLUF
Moral leadership has historically strengthened US influence. Responses to Russia’s invasion must weigh more than power politics—it requires moral responsibility and values, ensuring smaller nations are not sacrificed to appease greater powers.Learning Outcomes
- Strategic Awareness: Explains how realism and moral leadership compete in shaping international security decisions.
- Global Perspectives: Highlights how great-power politics affect smaller nations and democratic values.
- Communication & Cognition: Encourages critical thinking on the role of values versus raw power in diplomacy.
