The new(ish) world order
The Gray Area with Sean Illing
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Shifts in American Foreign Policy After WWII
This chapter examines the evolution of American foreign policy from 1945 to today, focusing on the bipartisan consensus and key historic events like the Cold War and Iraq War. It highlights the tensions between idealism and realpolitik, particularly under the Trump administration, and critiques the U.S.'s role in global governance and democracy. The discussion further explores the mixed outcomes of globalization on American society and how perceptions of U.S. foreign policy have shifted in light of recent global dynamics.
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