Polarity in international relations Articles

The End of the American Era

Two lost wars. Eroding infrastructure. A crippled economy. The time when the United States could create and lead a political, economic and security order in virtually every part of the world is over. The cure? A new American strategy.

Nuclear Abolition, A Reverie

The hope that we might one day rid the world of nuclear weapons is as old as the technology itself. Atomic destruction has always seemed too great a risk to bear. Yet a nuclear-free world is nothing but a dream—world government, a Praetorian Guard

Arm Wrestling

As Russia and the United States break the armistice, will China play referee?

Non-Proliferation Parody

In the previous issue of The National Interest, John Mueller argued that the threats from nuclear proliferation, nuclear terrorism and nuclear war are exagger

Breaking More Naan with Delhi

The U.S.-India relationship has remained uncannily consistent. How to move ahead on this positive track.

Report and Retort: A World Without the West

Developing countries are going their own way, and they're doing it without the West. Weber, Barma and Ratner strike first.

New Innovation Challengers

Multinationals in China and India are seeking more sustainable competitive advantages by shifting from imitation to innovation.

Beyond the NRA Doctrine

America should join with Europe in aggressively policing proliferation.

War, Trade and Utopia

Economic interdependence leads to peace, say the globalizers. Think again, and examine the U.S.-Chinese connection.

Mexico's Wasted Chance

How Vicente Fox squandered his revolution and what it means for the future.

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May 26, 2012