Les Gelb on American Power by The National Interest Web Exclusive

TNI Editor Justine Rosenthal sits down with Leslie Gelb to discuss his new book Power Rules, why we're still wrong in Afghanistan, how America can stay on top of the international hierarchy and why there's still hope. Watch the YouTube video here .

To read Les Gelb's recent article in TNI, click here .

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From the Archives:
by R. Nicholas Burns
The creation of Barack Obama’s legacy will play out against three fundamental backdrops: America’s financial crisis; the ability to shore up the power of the United States; and the willingness of Joe Q. Public to spend blood and treasure beyond our borders. Obama faces tasks no less significant than the crises of the 1930s. The question is whether the new president can craft a legacy in the vein of past great American leaders.
by Richard Perle
Richard Perle discussed his recent article, “Ambushed on the Potomac,” at TNI last week. Click here for a one-on-one interview and full coverage at the Washington Post.
by Doug Bandow
As she travels overseas, Secretary Clinton needs to remind our allies that America won’t be a dominant force in Asia for much longer.

Declinism Revisited ; by Robert A. Pape, Issue 99 Web Exclusive
Judging Bush ; by Daniel W. Drezner, Issue 99 Web Exclusive
Obama’s Resolutions ; by Jacob Heilbrunn, Issue 98 Web Exclusive
The Bank of America ; by Denis P. Cosgrove, Issue 98 Web Exclusive