Richard Holbrooke Books & Reviews

Europe's New Narrative

Why the Cold War was so instrumental in Europe's success.

How to Fight Terrorism

Radical Islam is its own worst enemy. It will marginalize itself unless the United States overreacts.

The Terrorist as Statesman

Washington, London and Dublin all declare that the peace process must continue--no matter how many people get killed. Gerry Adams completely agrees.

A Man of Faith

Eric Hobsbawm's autobiography is a most revealing book--wittingly and otherwise. He turns out to have been a most catholic fellow.

Zakaria's Complaint

It's a mistake, argues Fareed Zakaria, to conflate constitutional liberalism with democracy. It's a mistake, says Thomas Carothers, to exaggerate the extent to which that mistake actually characterizes U.S. policy.

Imperialism: the Highest Stage of American Capitalism?

Andrew Bacevich's American Empire is really two books in one: one quite good, the other quite inexplicable.

Poltergeist Economics

The Russian revolution of the nineties brought economic phantasmagoria, not reform. The leadership's hands are dirty, and so are the West's.

Contending Schools

Three distinct schools of thought shape the debate on how America should best pursue its post-Cold War interests in the world.

The Real Synthesis

A "new history" of the Third Reich fails to understand the true nature of the regime.

Holding the Bridge

A portrait of a dedicated senator and steadfast cold warrior.

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May 26, 2012