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Your Book Review: The Outlier
A review of 'The Outlier' by Kai Bird, examining Jimmy Carter's life and presidency, highlighting his unconventional approach and mixed legacy.
42 min read 6,392 words
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Your Book Review: Public Choice Theory And The Illusion Of Grand Strategy
A review of Richard Hanania's book arguing that public choice theory, not grand strategy, explains US foreign policy decisions and their often devastating consequences.
52 min read 8,023 words
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He Kept Us Out Of War?
Scott Alexander argues that, contrary to his reputation as an isolationist, Trump's statements suggest he may be more likely to engage in military interventions than Clinton, who represents a more predictable foreign policy approach.
17 min read 2,606 words