With a new administration taking office, it is tempting to put the disturbing events of Jan. 6 behind us. But we should not dismiss – or fail to learn from – what happened when the president of the United States incited his followers to storm the Capitol and try to overturn a lawfully decided election.
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Hamilton on Foreign Policy 158: Growing Partisanship Challenges Elected Officials
President-elect Joe Biden will take office vowing to bridge partisan differences and unite Americans. It will not be easy. Biden will have to work with a Congress that is deeply divided, reflecting divisions among the American people that have grown stronger and more intense.
Hamilton on Foreign Policy 157: Decline of the West talk is exaggerated
Pundits have been commenting on the Decline of the West since the German philosopher Oswald Spengler published a book by that title in 1918. The Western world may not be as dominant as it once was, but its decline has been exaggerated.
Hamilton on Foreign Policy 156: Foreign Policy Should Reflect America’s Values
The United States and Europe led the world in pursuit of freedom and democracy in the post-World War II period. Relying on shared values, including a commitment to democratic governance and human rights, we shaped an international order that improved life for people around the world.
Hamilton on Foreign Policy 155: America’s Pandemic Response: A National and Global Failure
The COVID-19 pandemic has produced staggering levels of suffering and loss. It has caused nearly 250,000 deaths in the United States while devastating the national economy. In addition, our failure to respond effectively has damaged America’s standing in the world.
Hamilton on Foreign Policy #154: America Needs to Step Up to the Challenges
Having won the election for U.S. President, Joe Biden now has an opportunity to take stock of America, to assess where we have been and where we are going. With voting now behind us, I see several trends that will challenge President Elect Biden and his team.
Hamilton on Foreign Policy #153: Hope is Elusive in Troubled Middle East
Where is the hope for the Middle East? No matter how hard we try, it is hard to find grounds for optimism about the future of this troubled region.
Hamilton on Foreign Policy #152: America’s standing in the World By Lee H. Hamilton
Call it American exceptionalism or not, the American people have always embraced the idea that we live in an exceptional country. We are grateful to be Americans. We take a lot of pride in our country, as we should. Pride and patriotism are among America’s greatest strengths.
Hamilton on Foreign Policy #151: Elections are Fundamental
Elections are the hallmark of representative democracy. As a nation, we put a great deal of faith in elections, and the voting process. We abide by their results. Elections are fundamental to our system of government. We commit to a peaceful transfer of power to the election winners. Elections are the way we do business… Read more »
Hamilton on Foreign Policy #150: Policymaking Requires Trust
Trust and distrust are fundamental ingredients of representative democracy.