America First, or America Only?
At the dawn of this new decade, the American electorate stands poised to select the next President, a decision that
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foreign policy
Why ISIS Remains a Threat
“U.S.-Backed Forces Declare Defeat Of ISIS ‘Caliphate,’” the headline read. On Saturday, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, the
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Stephen Walt: Foreign policy-wise, Trump is much of the same
Phi Beta Kappa lecturer and foreign policy expert Stephen Walt offered harsh criticism of the American foreign policy establishment last
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Dealing With ‘The Enemy’
Editor’s note: This article was initially published in The Daily Gazette, Swarthmore’s online, daily newspaper founded in Fall 1996. As
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Is it wrong not to care about Ebola?
According to a recent Kaiser Family Foundation poll, almost half of Americans have a fear of contracting Ebola. The one
Read moreDiplomacy-Disarmament Blues
Editor’s note: This article was initially published in The Daily Gazette, Swarthmore’s online, daily newspaper founded in Fall 1996. As
Read moreRise Of The Libertarian Coalition
Editor’s note: This article was initially published in The Daily Gazette, Swarthmore’s online, daily newspaper founded in Fall 1996. As
Read moreForeign Policy Spotlight: U.S. Fumbling on Syria Guarantees a Dissatisfying Outcome
Editor’s note: This article was initially published in The Daily Gazette, Swarthmore’s online, daily newspaper founded in Fall 1996. As
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Killing Americans Abroad
Though I am frequently disgusted by the seemingly-constant assertion that the US can exert its will across the globe, without
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Exit Hillary Clinton: The Secretary of State and Her Legacy
Hillary Clinton is perhaps the most beloved politician in America. While Barack Obama’s presidency polarized the nation and suffered from
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