Foreign Policy

Spheres of Influence in the 21st Century: Outdated or Needed?

For nearly a century, from the Concert of Europe in 1815 until 1914, a balance of power was struck among the great powers of Europe via the recognition of spheres of influence. Could a similar approach be the key to peace in the 21st century?

Do Americans Still See Themselves as the ‘Good Guys’?

As the global threat environment worsens, it is crucial that Americans believe that the founding ideals of their nation are still worth fighting for

International Adoption Trends Epitomize America’s Declining Soft Power

American adoptions of foreign-born children have declined by 94% since 2004, weakening the US’s cultural and familial connections with nations around the world

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

Civilizational Ethics Precede National Self-Interest

Calls for America to behave more self-interestedly belie that the definition of national self-interest always depends on a nation’s conception of the Good

Israel’s Policy of Escalation Dominance

Israel’s strategy of deterrence has long hinged on showing adversaries that, if provoked, it will always strike back harder than before

Our Civilizational Moment

Samuel Huntington’s “Clash of Civilizations” thesis was regarded as highly controversial 30 years, yet decades later his claims have been vindicated

Republicans Have Not Turned Isolationist

Despite the appearance of an Isolationist turn in the GOP, such observations are misguided.

J. Daryl Charles Christianity & National Security 2023

During Providence‘s Christianity & National Security Conference in 2023, J. Daryl Charles, affiliate scholar with the John Jay Institute, discusses…