
1819 News: The Podcast Pax Americana, Machiavelli, and Realpolitik w/ Troy Carico
Jun 4, 2025
Troy Carico, a decorated military veteran and intelligence expert, passionately discusses the rise of populism in the Republican Party. He argues for a new Pax Americana under Trump's realpolitik, redefining U.S. foreign policy with a focus on national interests. Carico draws on Machiavelli's teachings, emphasizing strength over appeasement in global relations. His insights challenge criticisms of isolationism, advocating for American supremacy and bold diplomacy as essential to navigating a turbulent world.
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Trump's Realpolitik and Pax Americana
- Donald Trump practices realpolitik by negotiating from a position of strength rather than weakness.
- This approach marks a "nouveau Pax Americana," promising renewed American global dominance if properly embraced.
Govern By Reality, Not Wishful Thinking
- Governing should be based on the world as it actually is, not as one wishes it to be.
- Ignoring reality leads to chaos and ineffective governance.
Machiavellian Power Applies Today
- Fear backed by credible force is an effective motivator in politics and diplomacy.
- U.S. strikes on Houthis illustrate Machiavellian methods of leveraging power and respect.




