My Position on The Iran War
There's no such thing as an "ideal" war. So we must adjust our expectations accordingly.
The Agonist with Shadi Hamid
A home away from home. Arguments, thoughts, first drafts.
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The reason why campus activists aren't protesting about Iran is simple
A short primer on Gaza and "whataboutism"
My Debate with Andrew Sullivan
On America's role in the world and a lot of other things
In Defense of American Hypocrisy
Oddly enough, hypocrisy is necessary for a moral life. Here's why.
The Case For American Power
My new book is coming out!
A Love Letter to America, Despite Everything
Why I'm writing a book making the case for America and American power.
A Competition for Worst American President of My Adult Life
Trump v. Bush
A 1942 memoir in a 2025 world
Re-reading "The World of Yesterday"
On wishing America is better than it actually is
For the entirety of my adult life, America has supposedly been in decline.
Can Tariffs Be Defended? Apparently Yes.
Whether we like it or not, Trump can already claim a pre-emptive policy victory.