Autographed Preorders of "The Folly Of Realism" Available!
All Paid Subscribers Pre-Ordering Receive a Signed Copy; An Additional 250 Pre-Orders Via the Link Below Will Be Selected by Lottery to Receive a Signed Copy.
Dear Readers,
In just 30 days—on February 25, 2025—my forthcoming book, The Folly of Realism, will be released nationwide. To mark this milestone, I’m excited to offer signed copies to those who preorder today.
This book provides a critical examination of U.S. foreign policy decision-making over three decades and across six presidential administrations, tracing how these decisions ultimately contributed to the Russia-Ukraine War. The Folly of Realism is more than a case study of past mistakes—it presents a bold vision for principled American leadership that prioritizes values alongside interests. By rejecting short-term, transactional approaches, this framework champions democracy, institutions, and alliances as essential tools for advancing U.S. foreign policy and avoiding disastrous conflicts.
Drawing on my experiences at U.S. Embassies in Kyiv and Moscow, at the Pentagon, and on the National Security Council, as well as interviews with presidents and top policymakers, this book delive…
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