Washington Politics
Trump's realist defense strategy with interventionist asterisks
There's some encouraging signs for restraint but the document still pays homage to American militarism
January 28, 2026
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Global Crises
The new Trump Doctrine: Strategic domination and denial
The US appears intent on using discrete military action while restricting rivals’ access to key regions, resources, technologies, and governance mechanisms
January 21, 2026
Media
The 8 best foreign policy books of 2025
Must-read books about military corruption, foreign influence, Israel-Palestine, and more
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Washington Politics
Trump national security logic: rare earths and fossil fuels
For all its defects, the new National Security Strategy is an ice-breaker, and opens up policy space not seen in 40, 50 or perhaps 60 years.
December 22, 2025
Washington Politics
What does US ‘national interest’ really mean?
Globalization tried to define it, and failed the people. Now it's moving back to scale and where it belongs.
November 24, 2025
Global Crises
Philosopher saints Augustine, Aquinas guide US grand strategy
Prudence, justice, fortitude, temperance — all necessary for a policy of restraint
March 08, 2025
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