Author Archive

Reihan Salam

Executive editor of National Review

Reihan Salam is a contributing editor at The Atlantic and the executive editor of National Review.
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Democrats Are Wrong About Defense Spending

The need for investment is only likely to grow in the coming years.

  • Reihan Salam, The Atlantic
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Will America Shape Its Grand Strategy Around China or Russia?

The debate doesn’t just have consequences for U.S. foreign policy—it will define the next decades of domestic affairs as well.

  • Reihan Salam, The Atlantic
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The Coming Split in NATO

Trump wants our European allies to build their military strength. What will it look like if they do?

  • Reihan Salam
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John Bolton Is Misunderstood

The actual track record of Trump’s next national-security adviser offers cause for cautious optimism.

  • Reihan Salam, The Atlantic