Aaron J. Shuster

Aaron J. Shuster is a writer, philosopher, and cinematist. His work explores the underlying political forces and hidden dynamics that shape events beyond the surface. He is a regular contributor to The Australian Spectator, FrontPage Magazine, and the Middle East Forum, among others.

Don’t Miss the Jazz Renaissance Happening All Around You, Part 2

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Something miraculous is happening in jazz right now, and the wider culture scarcely seems aware of it.

Don’t Miss the Jazz Renaissance Happening All Around You

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A genuine renaissance is underway in jazz, carried by musicians of astonishing ability and artistic character.

E Pluribus Unum: The Architecture of Unity

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The nation’s historic motto, E pluribus unum—out of many, one—recognizes plurality but insists that unity must ultimately emerge from it.

When Civilian Immunity Applies to Everyone but Israel

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Israeli civilians are either protected by the same law that protects every other civilian population, or the law is no longer universal in any serious sense.

After October 7th, Deterrence Is No Longer Enough

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Israel has begun to shift from deterrence to denial. Deterrence seeks to influence an adversary’s behavior by raising the cost of action.

The One Question Socialists Cannot Answer

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Socialism's success relies upon us not asking this simple question.
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The Lost Drone That Changed the Battlefield

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The most consequential shifts in warfare often begin with a single event, whose long-term effects reshape the battlefield in ways no one anticipates.

The End of the Old Order—and the Beginning of Renewal

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The end of imposed order is not necessarily chaos, it may be the precondition for a vigorous renewal. It may be, not disorder, but release.

The Limits of Power—and the Power Behind the Regime

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Western policymakers assume regimes fall when they lose legitimacy. History shows they collapse when they lose the power—and money—to enforce control.