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Ep 190: Michael Doran on “Restraint” and the Middle East

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Understanding Restraintism in U.S. Foreign Policy

This chapter explores the emerging concept of 'restraintism' in foreign policy, distinguishing it from isolationism and realism. It examines the arguments and historical roots of this ideology, particularly in relation to U.S. involvement in conflicts like those in Ukraine, Israel, and Iran. The discussion highlights bipartisan efforts to promote restraint and critiques the implications of this approach on American interests and regional dynamics.

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