Michael Mandelbaum, an editorial board member of American Purpose, 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).
Why the Oldest Hatred Persists
Antisemitism is flourishing again, this time in institutions ostensibly dedicated to truth and tolerance.
What Do American Universities and Communist Political Systems Have in Common?
More than you think.
Why Opponents of American Support for Ukraine Are Mistaken
Politicians in Congress are blocking critical military aid to Ukraine. They have serious criticisms that deserve serious answers. Here they are.
A Third-Party Presidential Candidate?
The unpopularity of Joe Biden and Donald Trump has created a demand for an alternative. What does history suggest about the chances for a successful third-party candidacy?
The Long-Lasting Legacy of the Spanish-American War
The war of 1898 gave rise to features of American policy foreign policy that remain important today.
The Mind of Vladimir Putin
A new book describes what the author of Russia’s aggressive war against Ukraine thinks he is doing, and why.
Shakespeare on Power
A compelling new book shows that the greatest writer in the English language was, among many other things, a shrewd observer of power.
The Friends and Foes of Democracy in Israel
Both sides in the extraordinarily divisive conflict over judicial reform claim to be defending democracy. Only one is correct.
