The Week’s Most Interesting Reads
What the election means for the Republican brand. Dan McCarthy considers the implications of the midterms for the GOP and for the possibility of reforming it.
America needs to start picking its battles. Richard Betts offers some advice on how to avoid prolonged counterinsurgencies and perpetual war.
How Obama has enabled future wars. Conor Friedersdorf reviews the precedents that Obama has set during his presidency for starting wars without Congressional approval.
Germany’s Euroskeptics. Paul Hockenos provides some background on Germany’s populist Alternative für Deutschland.
America’s civil religion and foreign policy. Walter McDougall describes America’s traditions of neutrality and independence.
The myth of the indispensable nation. Micah Zenko debunks the idea.
A glimpse into Chinese nationalism. Eric Fish looks at the results of a new survey of Chinese opinion on China’s territorial disputes and finds that a majority opposes military action to enforce the country’s claims.
A new political era for Georgia. Michael Cecire analyzes the latest developments in Georgian politics following the firing of Defense Minister Irakli Alasania.
A wake-up call for Georgian Dream. Eastern Approaches reports on the possible implications of Alasania’s firing.
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