Postmodernism Articles

The Palmerstonian Moment

Richard N. Haass | Jan 02, 2008
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?

Brent Scowcroft | Jul 01, 2007
Even though the United States has lost its Cold War–era aura of "specialness", the world still needs U.S. leadership.

End the Crusade

Dimitri K. Simes | Jan 03, 2007
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

Charles D. Ferguson
Peter van Ham
| Jan 03, 2007
America should join with Europe in aggressively policing proliferation.

Mind the Gap

Daniel W. Drezner | Jan 03, 2007
Why policymaking elites and foreigners alike distrust the judgment of Americans.

Reshaping our Iran Policy

Jim Saxton | Jan 03, 2007
U.S. policy must ensure the price of Iranian aggression becomes unaffordable.

The President's Man

I.M. Destler | Jan 03, 2007
McGeorge Bundy’s honest reversal on Vietnam contrasts with the Bush team’s unwillingness to look back—or forward.

In the Right Direction

Ian Bremmer | Jan 03, 2007
Isolation allows rogue regimes to extend their longevity and stability.

Ensuring a Legacy

Kim R. Holmes | Jan 03, 2007
Bush will never run for office again. He should concentrate on applying his doctrine, not on defending his decisions.

The Three-Quarters Mark

Richard N. Haass | Jan 03, 2007
At this juncture, U.S. foreign policy must focus on the foreign, not domestic, policies of others.

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