October 17, 2016

This issue explored the strategic value of military force in international affairs, with Jeff Bergner arguing for a more robust understanding of how military capabilities serve national interests. Geoffrey Norman's tongue-in-cheek cover piece proposed New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick as a presidential write-in candidate, while Fred Barnes examined the political costs of alienating the Bush family during a contentious election season. The issue also addressed contemporary policy questions including North Korea's suspected abduction of an American and proposals for electric vehicle infrastructure.