foreign policy
7 prophetic writings by American presidents
These seven presidents had a window into the future—or were really good guessers.
Noam Chomsky says Trump and associates are ‘criminally insane’
The renowned linguist and controversial political critic said President Donald Trump is choosing to race toward the catastrophes of climate change.
Map shows U.S. effort to feed Europe after WWI
This 100-year-old map, originally made for American consumption, highlights the famines that swept across Europe after WWI.
Steven Mnuchin withdraws from Saudi conference over missing journalist
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has cancelled an upcoming trip to an economic conference in Saudi Arabia amid the controversy involving missing journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Where the water wars of the future will be fought
A new report warns about the increasing likelihood of international conflicts over water.
How diplomacy saves American lives
Diplomacy is not always pretty and much of the work of diplomats is misrepresented and politicized but it is absolutely essential to keep the world at peace.
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What Would the Founding Fathers Think of Modern America’s Foreign Policy?
The world today is far more complex than it was 200 years ago, but the speeches and writings of the Founding Fathers point to a common general principle.
Trade, Diplomacy, Culture: How America Can Lead the World without Its Military
Why doesn't America win wars anymore? Because the objectives are so poorly defined. Maybe it's time to rethink foreign policy.
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North Korea Is Only a Threat if the U.S. Keeps Provoking Kim Jong-un
North Korea has a long history of making bellicose threats that defy global norms. So does that mean the country's leaders are irrational, and will act irrationally?
The Dangers of Idealism: How America Destabilized the Middle East
When it comes to ISIS, terrorism, and global and domestic instability, America has been its own worst enemy.
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How Traveling Abroad Changes Your Outlook on the World for the Better
Considering that the United States remains the world's only superpower, that begs the question: How informed are Americans when it comes to their country's vast global power?
How American Foreign Policy Inspires Resistance, Insurgency, and Terrorism
The #1 problem with America's mission to spread democracy? We don't know how to do it.
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