American foreign policy, for all its shortcomings, has underpinned political stability around the world. Michael Mandelbaum americanforeignpolicy Change image and share on social
Football is controlled violence, but it is violence, which people have loved to watch since the gladiatorial contests in ancient Rome. Michael Mandelbaum ancientcontestcontrol Change image and share on social
The United States plays, for the most part, a constructive global role, and to the extent that that role shrinks, other countries, even those most critical of what America does abroad, will suffer. Michael Mandelbaum abroadamericaconstructive Change image and share on social
The great thing about baseball is the causality is easy to determine and it always falls on the shoulders of one person. So there is absolute responsibility. That's why baseball is psychologically the cruelest sport and why it really requires psychological resources to play baseball - because you have to learn to live with failure. Michael Mandelbaum absolutebaseballcausality share on social
Certainly, protecting oppressed people, stopping ethnic conflict and promoting responsible governance are worthy goals. But none is as important for American security and prosperity as keeping the peace in the Middle East, Europe and East Asia. Michael Mandelbaum americanasiaconflict share on social
The American empire will not disappear... because America does not have an empire. Michael Mandelbaum americaamericandisappear Change image and share on social
The values, the programs, the formula, the determination, and the patriotism responsible for America's past success are still here to be tapped. Michael Mandelbaum americadeterminationformula Change image and share on social
All policy is a matter of gains and losses, upsides and downsides. Michael Mandelbaum downsidegainloss Change image and share on social
The government can give citizens opportunity and it's their responsibility to take advantage of it. Michael Mandelbaum advantagecitizengive Change image and share on social
In my experience, it's not just that serious books get a hearing on comedy shows. But serious books get a serious hearing, as well as a funny one, on comedy shows. Michael Mandelbaum bookcomedyexperience Change image and share on social