Political philosophy Books & Reviews

État Terrible

Andrew C. Kuchins | Aug 29, 2007
We see ourselves as an insular nation, but other countries know otherwise—and are attempting to undermine U.S. global hegemony.

Big Ideas, Big Problems

Stefan Halper | Mar 01, 2007
Policy decisions suffer when the rational center remains silent and catchphrases take over the debate.

Books: Some Unconventional Wisdom

J. Peter Pham | Sep 01, 2006
A review of The J Curve by Ian Bremmer and Winning the Un-War by Charles Peña.  Two authors turn their critical, discerning eye on the foibles of U.S. counter-terror and nation-building strategy. Just one offers a constructive course

Europe's New Narrative

Martin Walker | Dec 01, 2005
Why the Cold War was so instrumental in Europe's success.

Dreaming Europe in a Wide-Awake World

James C. Bennett | Dec 01, 2004
When it comes to Europe's gilded future, success is always just around the corner. Europeanists need to wake up--or risk being left behind by an unlikely coalition.

Neo-Conspiracy Theories

Gerard Baker | Dec 01, 2004
There is much room for debate on the soundness of neoconservative policies. But a serious assessment of neocons and their role in the Bush Administration is a necessary starting point.

Night and Fog

Martin Walker | Dec 01, 2004
Alan Furst recreates the atmosphere of Europe's second Dark Ages (1933-45) as few others have. Today, Western civilization is again under attack, and Furst can teach us a great deal.

Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?

Harvey Sicherman | Jun 01, 2004
There is no shortage of books on security and strategy in a world beset by terror. "Fortunately," writes Harvey Sicherman, "most are short."

A Champion for the Bourgeoisie

Leon Aron | Mar 01, 2004
A fictional 19th-century detective disdains Russia's intelligentsia and preaches a bourgeois sermon on virtue and responsible citizenship to Russia's nascent middle class.

Bad Laws Make Bad Judges

Fred C. Ikle | Mar 01, 2004
Robert Bork warns that judicial activism is going global. He doesn't know the half of it.

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