Twenty years ago, the United States was intently focused on terrorism. The 9/11 attacks had killed 3,000 Americans and profoundly shaken our national sense of safety and security. President George W. Bush declared we were fighting a “war on terror” and vowed we would defeat terrorist organizations. Since then, we have taken important steps to… Read more »
Hamilton on Foreign Policy
Hamilton on Foreign Policy 178: We should act to head off a water crisis
The world is approaching a water crisis that will impact the lives of several billion people, according to the World Meteorological Organization. We can’t solve this crisis easily, but there are many things we should do.
Hamilton on Foreign Policy 177: Global water crisis affects us all
Here in the United States, we have grown accustomed to thinking we will always have access to plentiful, clean water. We just assume we can turn on the tap and get all the water we need.
Hamilton on Foreign Policy 176: Religion Plays an Important Role in Public Life
The question of what role religion should play in American public life is difficult and controversial. It produces a lot of heated debate and no easy answers.
Hamilton on Foreign Policy 175: Intensity of change challenges US leadership
I am often asked how the world has changed since I got involved in politics. If I were to try to answer the question with one word, the word would be intensity. Everything, it seems, has become more intense.
Hamilton on Foreign Policy 174: What it means to be an American
What does it mean to be an American? I suspect each of us would answer this question in our own way, depending on our experiences. But there are features of the American identity, certain qualities of what it means to be an American that many of us hold in common.
Hamilton on Foreign Policy 173: Indispensable figures show sweep of US history
You can get a sense of the sweep of American politics and history by identifying a few of the indispensable men in our country’s history.
Hamilton on Foreign Policy 172: Rights are at the center of our political life
Over my years in public life, I conducted many hearings that included comments from members of the public. I remember well that people often said when asserting a claim: “It’s my right as an American citizen.”
Hamilton on Foreign Policy 171: Our Goal as Americans: A ‘More Perfect Union’
Like most of my fellow citizens, I’m proud to be an American. As we celebrate Independence Day and reflect on our nation’s history and heritage, we are pleased to identify with the United States and to stand with our country against its competitors and adversaries.
Hamilton on Foreign Policy 170: Globalization Shapes our Lives
Globalization has transformed our planet, again and again. It touches every part of our lives: the food we eat, the entertainment we enjoy, the ways we communicate, the products we buy. For many of us, it shapes the way we earn a living in an increasingly connected and interdependent world.