“When the San Francisco Democrats treat foreign affairs as an afterthought, as they did, they behaved less like a dove or a hawk than like an ostrich - convinced it could shut out the world by hiding its head in the sand.”
Quote by Jeane Kirkpatrick
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Legitimacy and Force: State Papers and Current Perspectives: Volume 1: Political and Moral Dimensions
Volume one of the series, 'Legitimacy and Force: State Papers and Current Perspectives,' focuses on the intersection of political and moral considerations in the exercise of state power. It includes analyses of historical documents and contemporary viewpoints, offering a comprehensive look at the complexities of statecraft and the ethical underpinnings of international relations. more
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Jeane Kirkpatrick
Jeane Kirkpatrick was an American political scientist and diplomat who served as the United States Ambassador to the United Nations from 1981 to 1985. She was known for her conservative views and her role in shaping U.S. foreign policy during the Reagan administration. more
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