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Hubert Védrine

Selling America--Short

America's public diplomacy stinks. It's time to learn some lessons from the Cold War.

Getting Hegemony Right

If it is to avoid global resentment and ward off potentially hostile coalitions, the United States must continue to ensure that others have a stake in its hegemonic system.

The French Position

The French, believe it or not, have their reasons for being so quarrelsome with the United States.

Commentary

Paris Still Smolders

While Paris still simmers with immigrant rage, most analysis converges upon the same couple of factors, overlooking the prime French policy error.

Books & Reviews

Kissinger's Wisdom . . . and Advice

An eminent realist reacts to a pre-eminent's vision for 21st-century geopolitics.

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February 13, 2012