Andrew Latham, Macalester College (THE CONVERSATION) Few terms in American foreign policy discourse are as misunderstood or politically charged as “isolationism.” Advertisement Article ...

Understanding isolationism’s role in U.S. policy requires a closer look at its historical roots and political usage.

For example, some commentators argue that President Donald Trump’s return to the White House signals a new era of isolationism. But others contend his foreign policy is more akin to ...

In my forthcoming book, I probe the ideological and political roots of American isolationism, assess its evolution over time, and draw on America’s past to shed light on the era of retrenchment ...

It’s merely a return to form; the default US setting of “stay out of it”. The last few decades of American engagement have ...

Isolationism doesn't work in favor of American interests, however much President Trump might wish to believe it does.

As Trump effectively announced a global tariff war on “friends and foes” starting on April 2, Li said China would open more to the world and uphold the multilateral global order. “We will ...

As the U.S. withdraws into isolationism, European nations are racing to fill the vacuum, but they face great challenges. Following his appalling treatment in the Oval Office, Ukrainian President ...

They declare their desire to preserve their social model by increasing the budget for welfare while limiting spending on security – an ideal that any left-wing politician would share. What they ...