The Aporia · John Spencer on a World at War

A commentary piece argues that the US has been trapped in a state of perpetual warfare since Afghanistan and Iraq invasions, with a notable shift in public opinion: 53% of Republicans polled in 2023 want to withdraw from international conflicts. The long duration of these wars has led to growing isolationism among Americans. This trend is attributed in part to the presidency of Donald Trump, who further eroded support for US intervention abroad.

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In 2023, a poll found that 53% of American Republicans believed the US should avoid getting involved in international conflicts. This shift towards isolationism comes after two decades of war, including 20 years in Afghanistan and nearly nine years in Iraq, as well as five years fighting ISIS**. The prolonged presence of US troops abroad has led to a growing fear of "the forever war" and contributed to Americans' desire to focus on domestic issues rather than international affairs.

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The fear of the forever war has captivated the American mind—and not for entirely wrong reasons.

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Leaning score -0.25 for article 7628 (high confidence, 1 verified quote) · logged 2026-09-10

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Rafaela Siewert

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Afghanistan American Americans ISIS Iraq

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Afghanistan GPE · 1× American NORP · 1× Americans NORP · 1× Donald Trump’ PERSON · 1× ISIS ORG · 1× Iraq GPE · 1× Republicans NORP · 1× the United States GPE · 1×

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In the wake, Americans have turned inward: A 2023 poll showed 53 percent of Republicans now say the United States should stay out of world affairs.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-10

2026-09-10 · The Free Press

John Spencer on a World at War · assertive framing

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The fear of the forever war has captivated the American mind—and not for entirely wrong reasons. asserted

fear → captivate → reasons

In the wake, Americans have turned inward: A 2023 poll showed 53 percent of Republicans now say the United States should stay out of world affairs. asserted

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John Spencer on a World at War

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