BLUF
A distant raid still signals intent and priorities. How power is used, justified, and communicated shapes global behaviour, alliance choices, and risk appetite; with flow-on effects for regions far from the event itself.Learning Outcomes
- Interpret how distant actions reveal partner priorities and future behaviour.
- Weigh alliance benefits against distraction, risk, and competing theatres.
- Apply lessons on signalling, escalation, and end-states to planning tasks.
