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John Hood is a foundation executive, author, and syndicated columnist who teaches at Duke University. His latest book is Forest Folk (2022), a historical fantasy novel that, among other things, depicts Cherokee involvement in the War of 1812.
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Why National Honor Matters
America’s flight from Afghanistan wasn’t the first time the country abandoned former allies—with tragic consequences.