U.S. Foreign Policy
The Passing of a Quiet American
George Shultz embodied a time before constant noise drowned out everyone’s voice.
Idealpolitik Requires Realpolitik
Suddenly Home Alone, the United States should be a “force for good,” but not neglect power in a nasty world. China, Russia, and Iran don’t.
Remembering Tet
A reporter who was in Saigon recalls the day on January 30, 1968, when the South Vietnamese capital came under attack.
Dressing for Dinner
We can’t reclaim our place at the head of the table if we’re dragging our grandfathers’ State Department behind us. The first in a series of three articles from the author’s forthcoming book.
The Peace Illusion
There’s a good reason the century-long Israeli-Palestinian conflict has not been solved: it can’t be.
Southeast Asia’s Balancing Act
China’s dominance over the region is by no means inevitable, but Washington has yet to figure out how to play the game.
Picking Up The Pieces
Should he win the presidency, Joe Biden will need to pursue a "two-speed" strategy to restore American prestige abroad.
Re-Evaluating Jimmy Carter
In light of Trump, it's time to rethink what a failed presidency really looks like.
