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Remembering Peter Berger, with Affection

Peter Berger, our founding board member and regular columnist, will be a charming presence much missed at TAI. Here our staff members tell stories of his charm and kindness, and provide you with a sampling of his impressive work for weekend reading.

Published: Jul 09, 2017

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Zbigniew Brzezinski (1928-2017)

We are greatly saddened here at The American Interest to hear about the death of our friend, colleague, and mentor Zbigniew Brzezinski.

Published: May 27, 2017

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Karl Dietrich Bracher (1922-2016) Jeffrey Herf

Historian of the Nazi Era and political analyst of totalitarianism.

Published: Oct 01, 2016

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The Way Forward

Trump Delivers in Rust Belt

Democrats had better wake up and compete, or they risk another shellacking next year—and in 2020.

Asia's Game of Thrones

UK to Challenge China in the South China Sea

Top British officials are announcing a new naval priority: challenging Beijing’s claims in the South China Sea.

American Innovation

Look to the Private Sector, not Government, to Save Health Care

It’s innovative projects like this that will rescue America’s healthcare system.

The Importance of Reinvestment

Oil Majors Made Better By Shale Competition

Conventional producers are slashing costs and once again reinvesting in new projects.

String of Pearls

Sri Lanka and China Reach Deal On Strategic Port

After ensnaring Sri Lanka in a debt trap, China is poised to profit by acquiring a strategic port on the Indian Ocean.

Allies

A Fair-Weather Fleet Visits Turkey

It is hard to imagine any other NATO member hosting ships from a navy that is busily building islands in South China sea—not to mention carrying out live-fire drills in the Mediterranean.