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Postmodernism

The Palmerstonian Moment

Following Lord Palmerston's dictum, the United States may have neither permanent friends nor permanent enemies in the 21st century. We're left with a world of uncertainty—and opportunity.

The Dispensable Nation?

Even though the United States has lost its Cold War–era aura of "specialness", the world still needs U.S. leadership.

End the Crusade

The debacle in Iraq reaffirms the lesson of a thousand years ago: there is no such thing as a good crusade; divine missions are not conducive to sensible policy.

Beyond the NRA Doctrine

America should join with Europe in aggressively policing proliferation.

Mind the Gap

Why policymaking elites and foreigners alike distrust the judgment of Americans.

Reshaping our Iran Policy

U.S. policy must ensure the price of Iranian aggression becomes unaffordable.

Books & Reviews

Capital Ideas

A look at the poverty of some contending economic fundamentalisms.

A Slithy Tove

Twentieth-century atrocities receive an unrewarding spin for the television age.

The Appeal of Iran, Review of Shahram Chubin's Iran's National Security Policy: Capabilities and Intentions

Before we can begin to fashion a sensible Iran policy, the first task is to grasp the full dimensions of what Iran is all about.

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May 27, 2012