Unresolved: Face-Off with China
Against the backdrop of North Korea's nuclear advances and escalating regional tensions, we ask: How should the U.S. respond to its most urgent national security threats? In a wide-ranging evening of debate, General David Petraeus joins…
With Ian Bremmer, Elizabeth Economy, Noah Feldman, David Shambaugh
September 13, 2017

Afghanistan Is A Lost Cause
Has the surge in Afghanistan failed, and is it time for the U.S. to admit defeat and start pulling our troops out? Nine years in, what have we accomplished in Afghanistan? Upon taking office in…
With Peter Bergen, Max Boot, Matthew Hoh, Nir Rosen
November 10, 2010

America Should be the World's Policeman
As its sole superpower, the United States has assumed the role of world’s policeman. Citing a moral responsibility to uphold freedom and democracy around the world, America intervenes in foreign conflicts and wields unprecedented global…
With Max Boot, Ian Bremmer, Ellen Laipson, Michael Mandelbaum, Douglas Murray, Matthew Parris
February 12, 2008
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Ian Bremmer
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Elizabeth Economy
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Noah Feldman
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David Shambaugh
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Max Boot

How Trump can avoid war with Iran

Monday, February 14, 2022
Max Boot & Lee Wolosky
"One of us (Max Boot) was critical of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal — the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. The other supported it. We both agreed, however, that, with…
Max Boot & Lee Wolosky

A full listing of Max Boot's Writing

Friday, May 13, 2016
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Backstage Drama

Tuesday, March 1, 2016
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Max Boot, Wall Street Journal, September 30, 2010
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Afghanistan: The Case for Optimism

Tuesday, March 1, 2016
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Max Boot, Commentary, September 2, 2010
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Gen. David Petraeus Opens Open to Debate Live Debate on U.S.-China Face Off and North Korea Tensions, September 13

August 30, 2017
Shore Fire Media Press Release
Is Trump making China great again? Can the U.S. and China strike a deal to contain North Korea? Open to Debate kicks off its fall season of debates on Wednesday,…
Shore Fire Media Press Release