The reclamation of a two-kingdom theology is a first step toward more careful and responsible thinking about issues such as Harry Truman’s decision to bomb Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Dean C. CurryAugust 5, 2020
General Matthew Ridgway was a conservative internationalist who supported free institutions, defense alliances, and unsurpassed military might while opposing unsustainable wars beyond the range of national interests.
David HeinJuly 3, 2020
But what struck me about reading The Most Controversial Decision is how we now superimpose our judgments on Truman’s decision post hoc, and we do this with great zeal, certainty, and righteous superiority.
Andrew T. WalkerAugust 6, 2019
When it comes to democracy promotion, it seems the Obama-Trump era is the aberration.
Alan DowdFebruary 4, 2019
Helping nations in need often serves America’s most important interests while burnishing America’s highest ideals.
Alan DowdNovember 19, 2018
The downward trend in foreign aid spending by the US government is not a function of the American people losing interest in foreign aid. After all, it has never been popular. More likely, it’s a function of presidents no longer defending foreign aid, explaining it, or connecting it to the national interest.
Alan DowdNovember 12, 2018
Recent passage of the BUILD Act, which aims to “facilitate market-based private sector development and inclusive economic growth in less developed countries,” presents an ideal opportunity to discuss the thorny issue of foreign aid.
Alan DowdNovember 7, 2018
Nobody seems willing to look at their tribe or blame themselves for their role in our current state of national politics.
Daniel StrandSeptember 14, 2018
There is no nation in which we can place total faith.
Darrell ColeJune 11, 2018
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