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Why Autocracy Persists | Focus
The fall of the Soviet Union promised democracy’s global triumph. But we quickly forgot the principles that brought our victory.…
Foreign Pol.
All the Spectacles articles & episodes discussing foreign policy, to give you a new way of seeing politics.
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Putin’s “Power” Politics | Insight
The impending approval of Russia’s natural gas pipeline to Germany is a reminder of how autocracies may be empowered by global trade.…
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The Promises and Perils of Australia’s New Submarines | Insight
A new defensive pact may help to shore up regional security against Chinese expansion, but it’s a partial solution with its own drawbacks.…
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Disastrous Developments in Haiti | Insight
In the midst of political chaos following the assassination of a president, Haiti offers us cause to reflect on American foreign policy.…
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Saudi Arabia’s Missing Missile Mystery | Insight
The Biden administration’s silence on its withdrawal of valuable missile defenses from Saudi Arabia is perplexing, given the kingdom’s unpopularity in the United States.…
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Democracy Crossing Death’s Threshold in Tunisia | Insight
As Tunisia’s democratic crisis worsens, it’s important to reconsider the status quo solution of economic sanctions.…
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The Misadventure of Nation-Building in Afghanistan | Insight
The misguided project of nation-building explains the United States’ failure after twenty years in Afghanistan, as well as why it would be a catastrophic mistake to go back.…
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The Dangers of an Existential Struggle Between Liberalism and Authoritarianism | Focus
While it may be appealing to frame American foreign policy as an ideological battle, it is misleading at best and downright dangerous at worst.…
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Biden on Track to Withdraw from Afghanistan by Sept. 11 | Insight
The President's reaffirmation of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan is a refreshing shift in foreign policy rhetoric.…
