Journal in Humanities

A case against isolationism: why the USA should continue to lead?

Baia IVANEISHVILI — 2025-06-26

This article examines the strategic risks and limitations of isolationism for hegemons, particularly focusing on the United States, through the framework of classical realist international relations theories. In response to the resurgence of isolationist rhetoric in U.S. political discourse, the study argues that isolationism is suboptimal for both dominant and declining hegemons. Drawing on neorealism and hegemonic stability theory, it contends that the active maintenance of military alliances and international commitments is essential for safeguarding national security and economic interests. Isolationism, while seemingly reducing short-term foreign policy burdens, ultimately diminishes a hegemon’s capacity to deter rival powers, preserve regional stability, and sustain a favorable global economic order. By examining the structural causes of hegemonic decline and the indispensable role of military power in securing both security and prosperity, the article concludes that sustained engagement, rather than strategic retrenchment, remains the optimal path for a hegemon like the United States.

Strategies initiated by the US against international terrorism during the presidency of Joe Biden

Tamuna SADAGHASHVILI — 2025-06-26

The paper explores the reforms and strategies that were initiated by U.S. against international terrorism during Biden’s presidency. By keeping a laser-like focus on terrorism and working both alone and with allies to disrupt threats globally and weaken ISIS and al-Qaida, President Biden sought to keep Americans safe and secure.
The first part of the article encompasses the general overview about the National Security Memorandum, that was signed By President Joe Biden to Counter International Terrorism, which calls for funding partnerships, promoting civilian-led, nonlethal approaches whenever feasible, focusing on the most pressing threats to the United States, and carrying out the counterterrorism mission in a way that aligns with American values
In the second part of the research, is fully considered about the reforms that were initiated by Biden. These were internationally taken steps that embraced message to as Iraq as to all terrorists who pose a threat to America.

A comparative analysis of Donald Trump’s first (2017) and second (2025) inaugural addresses

Tamta UTIASHVILI — 2025-06-26

Academics, politicians and practitioners recognize the evident differences between Donald Trump’s first (2017) and second (2025) inaugural addresses. However, there are also some similarities between them. He changed the way the conventional presidential communication has been acknowledged, opened up new techniques and dimensions and facilitated the emergence of a new understanding of direct communication. One point that we can emphasize without a doubt is that he has unique communication style and he excels at inspiring and connecting with his voters. There are interesting points of similarity between these speeches but also key differences that are worth examining.

The war in Ukraine as a turning point in global security and engagement of global actors

Ilona CHUKHUA — 2025-06-26

The war in Ukraine has been a turning point for global security. If Russia manages to win in Ukraine, it will pose serious risks and challenges to America, Europe, and the entire West in the coming decades. It will have a spillover effect. That is why the West must pay a high price to help Ukraine avoid devastating consequences in the long term, no matter how challenging the steps taken by the West against Russia may be. The reality is that countries in the Middle East, Africa and Asia will not be able to completely isolate themselves from Russia, and the West sees clearly that these sanctions may not be very destructive towards Russia in the short term. However, in the long term, sanctions will deter Russian aggression.

US and related powers in cooperation against Russian aggression

Tea CHUMBURIDZE — 2025-06-26

The article examines the multidimensional cooperation between the United States, NATO and key Asia-Pacific countries in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. It highlights the evolving role of non-European NATO partners - Japan, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand - in supporting Ukraine through military aid, economic sanctions against Russia, cyber defense collaboration, and humanitarian assistance. The analysis underscores the strategic motivations behind U.S. engagement with Ukraine, rooted in the promotion of democratic values, containment of Russian aggression, and the preservation of global stability. Additionally, the historical development of U.S.-Ukraine relations, including disarmament agreements and evolving defense cooperation, is discussed to contextualize current policies. The article also reflects America’s broader geopolitical goals and the global ramifications of the Russia-
Ukraine conflict.

The Cold War era in the USA: foreign and domestic policy

Maia ANTIDZE — 2025-06-26

In the general time frame of the Cold War (1947-1991), the U.S. and the USSR participated in an arms race, among other things. This period had a profound effect on American foreign and domestic policy, particularly as the Americans sought to stem the spread of communism and survive a potential nuclear war while maintaining global influence. This paper critically examines the discursive shape of, and challenges to, the legacy of U.S. foreign and domestic policy through the Cold War years that lingers still in the U.S. and global cultural life.

Donald Trump's new presidential term and the main foreign economic and geoeconomic priorities of the United States

Nika CHITADZE — 2025-06-26

In the research, there are analyzed the role of the United States under the Trump administration in the World Economy and impacts of US economic policy on the national interests of the official Washington.
The research is dedicated to the explanation of the perspectives of the further economic development of the United States (pessimistic and optimistic scenarios), US trade tariffs policy toward China, Canada, Mexico, European Union. Furthermore, attention is paid to the US interests in Ukraine related to the possible production of rare minerals.