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).
A Man of Letters
Joseph Epstein’s notable writing career continues with his autobiography.
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.
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.
