Such a proposal brings as many complications as it does benefits.
What distinguishes "democratic globalism" --the target of Francis Fukuyama's attack-- from the author's own "democratic realism"? The second chooses its battles more carefully.
Washington loves to panic over impending snowstorms, ongoing heat waves, the Redskins' playoff chances, and policy implications.
Oh, East is East and West is West, and never the twain shall meet--unless they need to secure access to strategic natural resources.
Relations with the Desert Kingdom suffered before 9/11. Now they're on the ropes. But Washington can ill afford the loss of this critical ally, even when it's not on its best behavior.
Two unlikely adherents to their respective faiths, Bush and Blair find peace in war.
Bush appeases the anti-globalizers; the Democrats embrace them; the economy bubbles along; and the clouds gather.
American is playing matchmaker to Turkey and the EU. It had better work. A broken engagement could mean a clash of civilizations.
If gardeners and housemaids can cross our porous borders, so can Al-Qaeda operatives.
Vladimir Putin's vision of Russia's place in the real new world order offers a prospect of genuine Russian-American alliance. George W. Bush should pursue it.