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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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Shadi Hamid
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The Case For American Power
My new book is coming out!
Oct 28, 2025
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Shadi Hamid
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A Competition for Worst American President of My Adult Life
Trump v. Bush
Jul 17, 2025
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Shadi Hamid
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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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Shadi Hamid
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Can Tariffs Be Defended? Apparently Yes.
Whether we like it or not, Trump can already claim a pre-emptive policy victory.
Apr 11, 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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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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On Conservatism
A guest essay from David Polansky on why everyone defends what they know best.
Mar 21, 2025
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David Polansky
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What is The Agonist?
Re-launching my Substack under a new name.
Mar 7, 2025
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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…
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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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Shadi Hamid
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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
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The Agonist with Shadi Hamid
A home away from home. Arguments, thoughts, first drafts.
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