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Latin America's hidden role in shaping US foreign policy
Latin America

Latin America's hidden role in shaping US foreign policy

Historian Greg Grandin's new book shows how the Western Hemisphere, not Europe, can explain America’s role in the world

Lindsey Graham, Elbridge Colby Mitch McConnell
Washington Politics

Summer of the 'isolationist' smear: Colby and restraint in crosshairs

"It’s been a pretty crappy 45 days" for those trying to keep the president from making the same mistakes as his predecessors

US Navy Taiwan Strait
Military Industrial Complex

Despite setbacks, trends still point to US foreign policy restraint

Even with the greenlight for Israel's attacks, we won't be able to afford new costly entanglements — or want them

Fall of Saigon vietnam
Global Crises

Symposium: Was the Vietnam War a mistake or fatal flaw in the system?

It's been 50 years since the Fall of Saigon and we still haven't reckoned with the biggest question of them all. Until today.

Saint Augustine Hippo
Global Crises

Philosopher saints Augustine, Aquinas guide US grand strategy

Prudence, justice, fortitude, temperance — all necessary for a policy of restraint

Joe and Jill Biden
Washington Politics

It's over: Biden is last gasp of failed post-Cold War internationalism

Whether with neoliberalism or neoconservatism, the last four presidents helped to squander the peace. And now a new era begins.