The Restrainers Misunderstand Power
Presenting themselves as the adults in the room, the new isolationists are dangerously naïve.
October 6, 2026
Presenting themselves as the adults in the room, the new isolationists are dangerously naïve.
“Restraint” has in recent years become the watchword of those who believe America must retreat from what they see as reckless overseas commitments (especially in the Middle East) and the subsidizing of feckless allies. Ludovic Hood argues that, while America’s position in the global order carries risks, American retreat is much more dangerous. (The U.S. withdrawal from Iraq may prove that once again.)
Presenting themselves as the adults in the room, the new isolationists are dangerously naïve.
The enemies of the Jews always have a pretext.
Its responsibilities include condemning the abuse of the term.
From shelf-stable tomatoes to disease-resistant peppers.
“This is my life—I really feel a calling to do this.”
“Restraint” has in recent years become the watchword of those who believe America must retreat from what they see as reckless overseas commitments (especially in the Middle East) and the subsidizing of feckless allies. Ludovic Hood argues that, while America’s position in the global order carries risks, American retreat is much more dangerous. (The U.S. withdrawal from Iraq may prove that once again.)
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