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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).
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A Man of Letters
Joseph Epstein’s notable writing career continues with his autobiography.
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The Giants of the Economists’ Century
The careers of the 20th century’s two most influential economists, John Maynard Keynes and Milton Friedman, are a study in contrasts but also in similarities.
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Why the Oldest Hatred Persists
Antisemitism is flourishing again, this time in institutions ostensibly dedicated to truth and tolerance.
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What Do American Universities and Communist Political Systems Have in Common?
More than you think.
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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.
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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?
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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.