Print Issue
August 4, 2014
Cover Story
Wrong Then, Wrong Now: From Cold War Dove to Retreater in Chief
From Cold War dove to retreater in chief
By Matthew Continetti
Also in This Issue
- Israel's Fight — Elliott Abrams, William Kristol, Joshua Muravchik, Lee Smith
- Like a Broken Record — Joshua Muravchik
- Lamar Alexander in the Crosshairs — Michael Warren
This issue of The Weekly Standard examined President Obama's foreign policy record, with Matthew Continetti's cover story tracing the roots of Obama's weakness abroad from his Cold War-era dovishness. The magazine featured extensive coverage of Israel's conflict with Hamas and Hezbollah, including pieces by Elliott Abrams on Gaza strategy and Lee Smith on the tunnel networks used by militant groups, alongside Joshua Muravchik's critique of Human Rights Watch's criticism of Israel. The issue also covered domestic politics, including races in Tennessee and Minnesota, and included cultural commentary on Hillary Clinton's institutional influence and the centenary of Dylan Thomas.