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The reason why campus activists aren't protesting about Iran is simple
A short primer on Gaza and "whataboutism"
Jan 15
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Excerpt from my new book “Can Religion Save Democracy?”
Or, how the post-9/11 era provided a dark preview of what was to come
Sep 14
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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
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On Conservatism
A guest essay from David Polansky on why everyone defends what they know best.
Mar 21, 2025
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Is It Possible to Be Magnanimous in Victory?
It might be a fantasy but it's the only way.
Mar 28, 2025
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Israel, Gaza, and the Double Standard on Cancel Culture
Oct 13, 2023
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On Conservatism
Mar 21, 2025
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David Polansky
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Ancient spiritual insights for modern political grief
Nov 18, 2024
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The Case of Mahmoud Khalil and the Limits of Democracy
Mar 13, 2025
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My Position on The Iran War
There's no such thing as an "ideal" war. So we must adjust our expectations accordingly.
Mar 16
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Shadi Hamid on the Case for American Power
This is my conversation with the wonderful Shadi Hamid about his new book, The Case for American Power, which you can buy here. During this discussion…
Published on Theory Matters
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Jan 13
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My Debate with Andrew Sullivan
On America's role in the world and a lot of other things
Jan 8
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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
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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
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Nov 18, 2025
In Defense of American Hypocrisy
Oddly enough, hypocrisy is necessary for a moral life. Here's why.
Nov 7, 2025
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The Agonist with Shadi Hamid
A home away from home. Arguments, thoughts, first drafts.
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