Two boats cut across the moonlit Pacific. Moments later, a strike from above ends the journey.
This wasn't Afghanistan or Iraq. It wasn’t terrorism in the traditional sense. It was drug smuggling, and it happened in international waters.
For the first time, America’s fight against narcotics has moved into a new phase. Not a metaphorical war. A real one.
And while it raises tough questions, it also opens the door to an honest conversation about strategy, sovereignty, and security.
An Evolving Strategy