The Impact of Third Parties on Elections and the Failure of Western Foreign Policy

In this chapter, they discuss the impact of third parties on elections, referencing the Bull Moose Party and how it led to the election of the worst president of the 20th century. They then transition to a conversation about the influence of academics on world affairs, with one person arguing that Woodrow Wilson was more influential than Henry Kissinger. They delve into Wilson's legacy, particularly his role in the League of Nations and the failure of Versailles. The chapter concludes with a discussion on the failure of Western foreign policy and the concept of appeasement.