The Myth of Reagan’s Cold War Toughness Haunts American Foreign Policy
Nearly two decades after his death—and more than 30 years after his presidency—Ronald Reagan still plays a prominent role in the pageant of American politics: He is the hallowed cipher for a “strong” foreign policy. Politicians can invoke the fortieth president’s name to grant an imprimatur of “greatness” to current…
bubmagJuly 6, 2023