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Chuck Hagel and Richard Nixon's 100th Birthday

The Defense nominee's thought on foreign policy resembles that of a more controversial figure.

A Policy of Masterly Inactivity

Avoiding unnecessary conflicts rather than seeking them out will keep the American people more safe, prosperous and free.

Washington and Moscow's Downward Spiral

Tit-for-tat actions and reactions in the U.S. and Russian legislatures threaten to destabilize bilateral relations.

It's the Policy, Not the Salesmanship

Israel and the United States need to worry more about actions than words.

Spengler's Ominous Prophecy

An interbellum German intellectual's work is a powerful warning to Americans about the perils of our interventionist foreign-policy trajectory.

The New Yorker Casts Its Ballot

One of America's top magazines often appeared smug as it covered 2012 elections.

Leading Blindly across a Minefield

The international system is at a transformative moment. Yet President Obama has failed to set a direction for America.

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January 8, 2013