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“No modern nation has ever constructed a foreign policy that was acceptable to its intellectuals”

Quote by Irving Kristol

Book:Neoconservatism: The Autobiography of an Idea

Work

Neoconservatism: The Autobiography of an Idea

This book delves into the historical and philosophical roots of neoconservatism, tracing its evolution from its inception to its current influence on global politics. more

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Irving Kristol was a prominent American political journalist and intellectual, born on January 22, 1920, and died on September 18, 2009. Renowned for his role as a columnist, Kristol significantly influenced conservative thought in the United States. more

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