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Avoiding the Imperial Temptation

A Realist Critique of the Utopian Plans for American Empire

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John Hulsman
Oct 06, 2025
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Introduction: The New Bourbons

The worst thing about going to foreign policy conferences are the people who attend them.

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This is not to say that the usual denizens of such meetings are not charming, (and in some cases)…

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