Harvard University Books & Reviews

The Laws of War

Stopping torture and changing the policies of the Bush administration may not be enough. With a whole new type of terrorist bred from extraordinary rendition and torture, the last eight years may well prove inescapable.

Homo Neoconus

Everyone knows about Bill Kristol and Robert Kagan. But what about their intellectual godfather? A look at the original democracy-promoting liberal defense hawk, JFK and LBJ advisor Walt Rostow.

Pride and Prudence

A spate of books provides a welcome opportunity to reassess Nixon.

Utopia and its Discontents

Two works address selective amnesia about communist atrocities.

T for Terrorist

Hollywood romanticizes terror - Nir Rosen exposes it.

Another National Party No More?

Today's conservatives can learn from their Tory forbears.

Killing to Make a Killing

Suicide terrorism may be more rational than meets the eye.

The Origin of Modernity

Modern Western discord stems from differing Enlightenment experiences.

French Without Tears

Cet animal est très méchant; quand on l'attaque, il se défend. Quelquefois.

Pride and Prejudice

Anti-Americanism takes many forms -- most of them unfair. But as long as it strives to be a City upon a Hill, America Must learn to live with it.

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May 26, 2012