In this conversation with Jacob Heilbrunn, Michael Mandelbaum explores American exceptionalism, opposition to war, the limits of interventionism and the nuclear risks posed by weakening US alliances. A timely examination of the forces shaping America’s role in the world.
M. Mandelbaum on American Power, Public Opinion and the Future of US Alliances
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August 2026
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M. Mandelbaum on American Power, Public Opinion and the Future of US Alliances
In this conversation with Jacob Heilbrunn, Michael Mandelbaum explores American exceptionalism, opposition to war, the limits of interventionism and the nuclear risks posed by weakening US alliances. A timely examination of the forces shaping America’s role in the world.
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