Michael Mandelbaum is Christian A. Herter Professor Emeritus of American Foreign Policy at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies and a member of the editorial board of American Purpose. He is the author of many books on foreign policy, including most recently The Four Ages of American Foreign Policy: Weak Power, Great Power, Superpower, Hyperpower (2022).
The Sources of Chinese Conduct
China’s aggressive foreign policy has more than one cause, which means that it is likely to persist.
Microchips and the Future of International Politics
Tiny fragments of one of the world's most common materials have become central to twenty-first-century geopolitics.
Russia: The Burden of History
The deep historical roots of Putin's autocracy make it difficult to establish the kind of government in Russia that will live in peace with its neighbors.
Will the Best of All Possible Worlds Continue?
An expansive American role in the world is crucial for global stability. Will the United States sustain such a role?
As American as Apple Pie
The Israeli-American alliance rests on traditional geopolitical considerations but also, as Walter Russell Mead’s new book shows, on much more than that.
The Great American Movie: The Godfather at Fifty
The iconic film about a New York crime family reprises some classic American themes–and it’s grand entertainment.
How the United States Can Keep Iran from Getting the Bomb
America needs a more assertive policy toward Iran now in order to forestall a disaster later.
Democracy’s Challenges and How to Meet Them
Democracy faces different challenges in different places, which require different responses.
