The Dispatch

Human nature, absolute power, and America

October 26, 2022 Thomas M. Doran 4

“Power tends to corrupt,” wrote Lord Acton, “and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” The historical evidence is plentiful. Yet, we are reticent to accept the deeper truth. Perhaps the most profound lesson from history is that […]

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Opinion: A world without rules?

October 26, 2022 George Weigel 19

Let us stipulate that the terms “international community” and “rules-based international order” have often been reduced to meaningless word-salads. Let’s further stipulate that some who invoke a “rules-based international order” seek the imposition of the […]