Randall Fowler

Randall Fowler (Ph.D. Maryland) is Assistant Professor and Foundational Course Director of Communication at Abilene Christian University.  He is a former Fulbright fellow to Jordan. His books include More Than a Doctrine: The Eisenhower Era in the Middle East, Something to Fear: FDR and the Foundations of American Insecurity, 1912-1945, and Securing the Prize: Presidential Metaphor and US Intervention in the Persian Gulf.

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The Trump Doctrine: Speak Loudly and Carry a Big Stick

While Trump’s foreign policy bears some resemblance to that of Theodore Roosevelt, the latter was far more attuned to the necessity of alliances for America’s security

Donald Trump & Bill Clinton: Kindred Presidential Spirits

Donald Trump’s presidential rhetoric, moderation on divisive issues, and foreign policy are all surprisingly reminiscent of one William Jefferson Clinton

The 2024 Election: The Scandalized Presidency, Kairos, and Christian Response 

Despite the limits on Executive power, the American President still represents the country, Chesterton explains.

The New Twin Pillars: Preparing for a New Era of American Rebalancing in the Middle East

In the 1960s and 70s America relied on Saudi Arabia and Iran as its allies in the Middle East. Today, we just rely on Israel and Saudi

The Political Virtue of Moral Clarity: Reagan’s “Evil Empire” Address at 40

There is a power in moral clarity that Reagan understood well.