Are Americans Too Political?

The most common explanation for America’s political violence problem is that we’re hyperpoliticized, that we’re too obsessed with politics. But this diagnosis has it backward. Americans aren’t too political—we’re not political enough. Continue Reading...

Dining with Judas: The Limits of Culinary Diplomacy 

Since the first state dinner in 1874, the United States has maintained a long-standing tradition of engaging in culinary diplomacy—a soft-power tool used to “increase bilateral ties by strengthening relationships through the use of food and dining experiences as a means to engage visiting dignitaries.” Continue Reading...