Political Theory

Paradigm Lost: Book Review of Richard Haass’ A World in Disarray
Paradigm Lost: Review of Haass’ A World in Disarray

With his novel concept of sovereign obligation in A World in Disarray, Richard Haass makes an important advance in the search for peace in a disoriented world. But its advances fall short, unable to grasp the essential moral quality of world order.

A Banner for the Nations: Preserving International Order & the Nation-State System

This article about the international order and preserving the nation-state system first appeared in the Spring 2016 issue of Providence‘s print…

On Responsibility & Limits: A Christian Conversation About American Power

“A Christian Declaration on American Foreign Policy” aims to equip American Christians with principles rooted in our faith about our country’s moral responsibilities in the world at this unique time in history

Fifteen Years Later: Remember to Shudder

Moral Clarity & September 11th

A Dear Land Leased Out No Longer

Nationalism is not always jingoism

God’s Avenger, Whore of Babylon: Political Power in the Bible

From the print edition, Winter, 2016

The Primary Function of the Federal Government

Part I: Govern & Get Out of the Way

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