George Packer’s attempt to carve up restraint is a real turkey
And so is his bottom line: that the world not only craves, but needs an ‘American-led order.’ Stick a fork in it, this bird’s done.
And so is his bottom line: that the world not only craves, but needs an ‘American-led order.’ Stick a fork in it, this bird’s done.
A bad argument for invading the Solomon Islands reflects the inherent conflict between America’s dominance and its purported liberal values.
The US has a bad habit of acquiring clients and partners and exaggerating their importance to justify continued entanglements.
Unlike primacists, this ‘coalition’ actually embraces an internationalism that respects the rule of law, and diplomacy.
An essay aimed at taking down the ‘Quincy coalition’ and restraint has revealed the true face of global hegemony.
A recent QI panel featuring critics of the internationalist order on the right drew special fire, along with ad hominem attacks.
In his attempt to chart the pejorative use of the word, the author seems to be warning against too much disentanglement as well.