https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/william-mcraven-the-limits-of-american-powerContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/william-mcraven-the-limits-of-american-powerhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/william-mcraven-the-limits-of-american-power#u151968Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:50:32 +0000Retired four-star Admiral William McRaven published a critique in Foreign Affairs arguing that American leaders frequently overestimate the ability of military force to achieve political ends. McRaven states that upcoming technologies like artificial intelligence will worsen this problem. The commentary arrives as the war in Iran highlights ongoing U.S. strategic dilemmas, including the vulnerabilities of overseas bases and the illusion of decisive victory. Observers point to the conflict as evidence that Washington policymakers continue to miscalculate the true limits of imperial power and co