Inequality of any kind, once considered a normal, natural part of human existence, came to be seen in the course of the twentieth century as increasingly illegitimate. Michael Mandelbaum centuryconsiderexistence Change image and share on social
The American political system is so porous, it's so open, it's so frustrating for those who are trying to make policy. Michael Mandelbaum americanfrustratemake Change image and share on social
The world needs a strong America. Michael Mandelbaum americastrongworld Change image and share on social
In truth, every American administration since that of Franklin D. Roosevelt has maintained close ties with the Saudi rulers, and for a single, simple reason: oil. Michael Mandelbaum administrationamericanclose Change image and share on social
American power confers benefits on most inhabitants of the planet, even on many who dislike it and some who actively oppose it, because the United States plays a major, constructive, and historically unprecedented role in the world. Michael Mandelbaum activelyamericanbenefit 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
The less oil the world uses, the less important the region that has so much of it becomes. Michael Mandelbaum importantoilregion Change image and share on social
Great wars can only be fought by great powers. Michael Mandelbaum fightgreatpower Change image and share on social
Let me remind you all that the first task of American foreign policy is to reduce threats to the United States. Michael Mandelbaum americanforeignpolicy Change image and share on social
Societies raise their grandest monuments to what their cultures value most highly. As the tallest buildings in a city noted for tall buildings, the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center were certainly monumental. Michael Mandelbaum buildingcentercity share on social