457 | Jacob Heilbrunn: From Isolationism to America First - Does the American Right Have a Foreign Dictator Problem?
The Realignment
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Navigating the Complexities: Foreign Systems and American Ideals
The chapter explores the complexities of different countries' systems and societies, comparing them with the United States while cautioning against idealizing authoritarianism. It discusses the attraction some on the American right have towards leaders like Orban and Putin, their views on personal rights, and the historical contexts of authoritarian leanings within the U.S. The chapter also delves into the historical revisionism shaping American foreign policy perspectives and the importance of critically analyzing historical narratives with scholarly integrity.
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