The ever present boogeyman of World War II has been creeping up in the news recently. This time the image of the war is superimposed on the ongoing refugee crisis that is spreading throughout Europe, due to the ongoing civil… Read More ›
War
Shrugging off Persia.
In the past, the ending of wars have brought joyous outbursts of celebration throughout our country. What, I wonder, is the proper response to the avoidance of a possible war? This question is relevant because under the leadership of the… Read More ›
The Absence of Judgement
But there are two important differences that weaken our hand. First, the United States does not have the same moral authority as it did in the last century. As ambassador, I found it difficult to defend our commitment to sovereignty… Read More ›
Empire of Reality.
We can all calm down now, Ron Paul has informed us that what is happening in Crimea is no big deal and has no affect on us. That’s good news, because it seemed like it wasn’t going very well for… Read More ›
The Violence of Diplomacy
Barack Obama’s campaign promised that his election would herald the return of American diplomacy a la John Quincy Adams. Adams is celebrated as one of our preeminent Secretary of State’s for his service during the James Monroe administration. During those… Read More ›
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