American Statesmanship: Contrasting Views of Leadership
Washington's greatness stemmed from his being grounded in historical experience, his philosophical realism, and his refusal to conflate the things of God and the things of Caesar.
Populism vs. Elitism
The cultural elite has severed itself from the masses. Elites not only despise what the masses believe, but they feel no obligation to cultivate a relationship with them.
The Old and New Testaments in U.S. Foreign Policy: McDougall and American Identity
Reflection on the Old Testament diplomatic traditions could provide the starting point for a return to a more sober foreign policy.
More than ‘Parchment Barriers’: The Ethical Center of American Constitutionalism
Much has been written in the past century about the state of American constitutionalism and the political culture that serves…
Imperialism Destroys the Constitutional Republic
What is at issue is the meaning of greatness. Our first president chose a modest path, the greatness of Cicero and Cato.