War and Foreign Policy

In a brief article, appearing in the form of a letter to his friend Gordon Craig, the eminent diplomat and historian George Kennan reverses an all-too-common view of twentieth-century European history.

The official versus the real reasons for war.

Peace and market exchange are inseparable. 

Why Nato is playing a very dangerous game. 

How government thwarts economic recovery.

Liberty and empire are incompatible. 

When states start unwinnable wars. 

Why nobody believes the government.

A very dangerous policy is suddenly vogue in some circles. 

U.S. global hegemony is incompatible with American liberty.