The Price of American Retreat: Why Washington Must Reject Isolationism and Embrace Primacy.

  • Published In: Foreign Affairs, 2025, v. 104, n. 1. P. 127 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: McConnell, Mitch 3 of 3

Abstract

The article from Foreign Affairs discusses the need for the United States to reject isolationism and embrace primacy in the face of growing threats from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. The text emphasizes the importance of maintaining military strength, investing in defense spending, and strengthening alliances globally to counter revisionist powers. It also highlights the need for bipartisan consensus on the significance of hard power in U.S. foreign policy. The author, Senator Mitch McConnell, argues that neglecting military primacy would be catastrophic and urges a restoration of American hard power. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Foreign Affairs. 2025/01, Vol. 104, Issue 1, p127
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Politics and Government
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0015-7120
  • Accession Number:182028928
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