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The Case For American Power

My new book is coming out!

Oct 28, 2025 • Shadi Hamid

A Competition for Worst American President of My Adult Life

Jul 17, 2025 • Shadi Hamid

On wishing America is better than it actually is

For the entirety of my adult life, America has supposedly been in decline.

Jul 4, 2025 • Shadi Hamid

Can Tariffs Be Defended? Apparently Yes.

Whether we like it or not, Trump can already claim a pre-emptive policy victory.

Apr 11, 2025 • Shadi Hamid

Is It Possible to Be Magnanimous in Victory?

It might be a fantasy but it's the only way.

Mar 28, 2025 • Shadi Hamid

Most Popular

Israel, Gaza, and the Double Standard on Cancel Culture

Oct 13, 2023 • Shadi Hamid

On Conservatism

Mar 21, 2025 • David Polansky

Ancient spiritual insights for modern political grief

Nov 18, 2024 • Shadi Hamid

The Case of Mahmoud Khalil and the Limits of Democracy

Mar 13, 2025 • Shadi Hamid

Recent posts

On Conservatism

A guest essay from David Polansky on why everyone defends what they know best.

Mar 21, 2025 • David Polansky

What is The Agonist?

Re-launching my Substack under a new name.

Mar 7, 2025 • Shadi Hamid

The Case for American Power Unedited Review

So everyone is aware, I am on friendly terms with Shadi, and he has been gracious enough not only to send me an advanced copy of his book but to talk to…

Published on Theory Matters • Dec 9, 2025

Review: Shadi Hamid's The Case for American Power

or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Hegemon

Published on Strange Frequencies • Nov 18, 2025

In Defense of American Hypocrisy

Oddly enough, hypocrisy is necessary for a moral life. Here's why.

Nov 7, 2025 • Shadi Hamid

A Love Letter to America, Despite Everything

Why I'm writing a book making the case for America and American power.

Aug 19, 2025 • Shadi Hamid

The Agonist with Shadi Hamid

The Agonist with Shadi Hamid

A home away from home. Arguments, thoughts, first drafts.

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