Vol. 1, No. 37
June 3, 1996
Cover Story
Appeasing China for No Good Reason
By Robert Kagan
Also in This Issue
- David Kessler, Washington Hustler — Matthew Rees
- Why, Despite Everything, Republicans Should Not Abandon the Arts — Joseph Epstein
- Justice Scalia Dissents — David Frum
This issue of The Weekly Standard featured Robert Kagan's critique of American policy toward China, arguing against appeasement despite geopolitical pressures. The magazine also examined Republican cultural politics through Joseph Epstein's defense of arts support and explored contemporary literature's dominant figures. Notable pieces included coverage of the Admiral Boorda suicide scandal and analysis of Justice Scalia's dissent on gay rights jurisprudence.