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James M. Lindsay analyzes the politics shaping U.S. foreign policy and the sustainability of American power.

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Remembering Those Whom Memorial Day Honors

by James M. Lindsay and Margaret Gach May 27, 2022

The stories of six Americans who were awarded the Medal of Honor for making the ultimate sacrifice. Read More

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U.S. Foreign Policy

TWE Book and Film Recommendations
Looking for something to read or watch? Here is a list of all the books and films recommended on The Water’s Edge.

Blog Post by James M. Lindsay November 10, 2021 The Water's Edge

Global

The President's Inbox Episodes by Topic

A comprehensive list of each episode of The President's Inbox organized by topic. 

Blog Post by James M. Lindsay April 1, 2022 The Water's Edge

United States

Ten Most Significant World Events in 2021
As 2021 comes to a close, here are the top ten most notable world events of the past year.

Blog Post by James M. Lindsay December 15, 2021 The Water's Edge

Ukraine

Five Questions: Russia’s War on Ukraine
Five questions about how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will develop and what it means for the world.

Blog Post by James M. Lindsay March 4, 2022 The Water's Edge

United States

The 2022 Midterm Congressional Elections by the Numbers
History suggests that control of Congress will change after November’s midterm elections.

Blog Post by James M. Lindsay March 8, 2022 The Water's Edge

Global

Five Foreign Policy Stories to Watch in 2022
As 2021 comes to a close, here are five foreign policy news stories to follow in the coming year.

Blog Post by James M. Lindsay December 22, 2021 The Water's Edge

Elections and Voting

Ten Elections to Watch in 2022
Numerous countries will hold elections in 2022. Here are ten to watch. 

Blog Post by James M. Lindsay December 9, 2021 The Water's Edge

United States

Ten Anniversaries to Note in 2022
As 2021 comes to a close, here are ten notable historical anniversaries to mark in 2022.

Blog Post by James M. Lindsay December 1, 2021 The Water's Edge

2021 in Review

Five Good Foreign Policy News Stories in 2021
As 2021 comes to a close, here are five positive stories on the foreign policy front that happened in the past year. 

Blog Post by James M. Lindsay December 30, 2021 The Water's Edge

United States

TWE History-Related Blogs and Videos
A list of all blog posts and videos reflecting on historical events from The Water's Edge. 

Blog Post by James M. Lindsay December 1, 2021 The Water's Edge

Elections and Voting

The 2020 Election by the Numbers

Blog Post by James M. Lindsay December 15, 2020 The Water's Edge

2021 in Review

Ten American Foreign Policy Notables Who Died in 2021
As 2021 comes to a close, here are ten influential U.S. foreign policy figures who passed away this year. 

Blog Post by James M. Lindsay December 28, 2021 The Water's Edge

United States

TWE Remembers: Learning More About the Cuban Missile Crisis

Blog Post by James M. Lindsay October 16, 2012 The Water's Edge

United States

The History of the Cold War in 40 Quotes

Blog Post by James M. Lindsay November 7, 2014 The Water's Edge

Vietnam

The Vietnam War in Forty Quotes

Blog Post by James M. Lindsay April 30, 2015 The Water's Edge

Europe
How Putin Got the West Wrong
Vladimir Putin expected the invasion of Ukraine to divide the West. It did the opposite.
Blog Post by James M. Lindsay April 11, 2022 The Water's Edge
Global
The President's Inbox Episodes by Topic
A comprehensive list of each episode of The President's Inbox organized by topic. 
Blog Post by James M. Lindsay April 1, 2022 The Water's Edge
United States
The 2022 Midterm Congressional Elections by the Numbers
History suggests that control of Congress will change after November’s midterm elections.
Blog Post by James M. Lindsay March 8, 2022 The Water's Edge
  • Ukraine
    Five Questions: Russia’s War on Ukraine
    Five questions about how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will develop and what it means for the world.
    Blog Post by James M. Lindsay March 4, 2022 The Water's Edge
  • United States
    Ten Facts About the State of the Union Address
    President Biden delivers his first State of the Union speech tonight. Here are ten things you might not know about the tradition of having a president deliver an annual address.
    Blog Post by James M. Lindsay March 1, 2022 The Water's Edge
  • United States
    Can President Biden’s State of the Union Address Unify Americans Over Ukraine?
    President Biden delivers his first State of the Union speech tomorrow night. Can he use this perilous moment to begin to reverse the nation’s deep divisions?  
    Blog Post by James M. Lindsay February 28, 2022 The Water's Edge
  • United States
    TWE Remembers: The Bricker Amendment
    In 1954, the Senate nearly passed a constitutional amendment to curtail the president’s authority to make international agreements. President Dwight D. Eisenhower avoided a major foreign policy loss thanks to an unusual ally.
    Blog Post by James M. Lindsay February 26, 2022 The Water's Edge
  • United States
    TWE Celebrates Presidents’ Day
    TWE’s annual essay about the United States’ commanders-in-chief.
    Blog Post by James M. Lindsay February 21, 2022 The Water's Edge
  • United States
    A Presidents’ Day Quiz
    The eleventh annual TWE Presidents' Day quiz. 
    Blog Post by James M. Lindsay February 18, 2022 The Water's Edge
  • 2021 in Review
    Five Good Foreign Policy News Stories in 2021
    As 2021 comes to a close, here are five positive stories on the foreign policy front that happened in the past year. 
    Blog Post by James M. Lindsay December 30, 2021 The Water's Edge