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The Palmerstonian Moment

Richard N. Haass | Jan 02, 2008
Following Lord Palmerston's dictum, the United States may have neither permanent friends nor permanent enemies in the 21st century. We're left with a world of uncertainty—and opportunity.

The Dispensable Nation?

Brent Scowcroft | Jul 01, 2007
Even though the United States has lost its Cold War–era aura of "specialness", the world still needs U.S. leadership.

Dead Souls: The Denationalization of the American Elite

Samuel P. Huntington | Mar 01, 2004
America's elites have forgotten the mystic chords of memory. The American people have not.

An Empire, If You Can Keep It

Stephen Rosen | Mar 01, 2003
An empire is functionally distinct from a mere great power. If the United States adopts an imperial vocation, it will need to learn new ways to manage its national security challenges.

EuroIslam: The Jihad Within?

Olivier Roy | Mar 01, 2003
Islam in Europe is being transformed from diaspora to "universal" forms. The latter portend a rise of radicalism and terrorism within the EU.

Two Cheers for 'Asian Values'

Nathan Glazer | Sep 01, 1999
First used to explain the East Asian economic miracle, then blamed for the region's economic collapse, Asia's famous values are subjected to a cool appraisal.
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Commentary

Radicalized and Marginalized

Marisa Morrison | May 18, 2007
Could the integration of Europe’s Muslims into mainstream society slow the rise of Islamic radicalism?

Tying Down a Cultural Giant

Neil Hrab | Feb 04, 2004
There's an amusing scene in Gulliver's Travels where the protagonist awakens from a nap and has his first encounter with the tiny people of Lilliput.

Books & Reviews

Summer Reading Guide

Irving Kristol
Owen Harries
James Schlesinger
Samuel P. Huntington
Robert W. Tucker
Midge Decter
Michael Mandelbaum
| Jun 01, 2002
Summer reading suggestions from: Irving Kristol, Owen Harries, James Schlesinger, Samuel Huntington, Robert Tucker, Midge Decter, Michael Mandelbaum and others.

Attraction and Chastisement

Max Boot | Jun 01, 2000
The counterinsurgency that worked--a century ago.

The Appeal of Iran, Review of Shahram Chubin's Iran's National Security Policy: Capabilities and Intentions

Graham E. Fuller | Sep 01, 1994
Before we can begin to fashion a sensible Iran policy, the first task is to grasp the full dimensions of what Iran is all about.

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