Foreign relations of the United States Articles

Homeward Bound?

Ivan Eland | Jul 02, 2008
It’s time to rein in America’s crusading zeal and move toward a policy of restraint. We’re suffering from a bad case of foreign-policy overextension, and the only cure is taking a step back to reexamine our global role.

Designated Driver Diplomacy

John C. Hulsman | Jul 01, 2007
Tory leader David Cameron has outlined a striking new vision for the Anglo-American partnership—with Britain in the role of the "skeptical friend."

Mind the Gap

Daniel W. Drezner | Jan 03, 2007
Why policymaking elites and foreigners alike distrust the judgment of Americans.

Unrealists

Dimitri K. Simes | Jun 01, 2006
The Israel lobby controversy shows how some substitute character assasination for serious debate.  American national interests suffer.

Liberal Realism: The Foundations of a Democratic Foreign Policy

G. John Ikenberry
Charles A. Kupchan
| Sep 01, 2004
The quickest way to end unipolarity is to pursue unilateralism. An America that obeys international rules will strengthen its foundation of power and preserve its advantage.

Selling America--Short

Jeffrey Gedmin
Craig Kennedy
| Dec 01, 2003
America's public diplomacy stinks. It's time to learn some lessons from the Cold War.

That's Entertainment?

Michael Medved | Jun 01, 2002
Hollywood may dismiss its silver-screen version of a violent and debauched America as harmless fantasy, but to the rest of the world it's the real thing.

The New Cuba Divide

Daniel P. Erikson | Mar 01, 2002
An unexpected alliance of farmers, northern liberals and western conservatives is emerging to challenge the U.S. political status quo on Cuba.

Embassies at Risk

Smith Hempstone | Sep 01, 1998
But beyond this business of walls, set-backs, and barbed wire lies a philosophical question: What kind of nation are we? Has America, like Rome, in its declining decades become a garrison state? What is the point of our diplomacy? While the safety

De Gaulle and the Death of Europe

Daniel J. Mahoney | Jun 01, 1997
The French understanding of the "national interest," epitomized by De Gaulle's thinking, reminds realists of the necessity of reflection on national identity.

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