Vol. 22, No. 33
May 8, 2017
Cover Story
What Makes America Great?
The question at the heart of the debate over nationalism
By Daniel Krauthammer
Also in This Issue
- The Clinton Loyalty Test — Eric Felten
- Trump Goes Bigly on Tax Reform — Fred Barnes
- The Tehran Two-Step — Jenna Lifhits
This issue of The Weekly Standard featured Daniel Krauthammer's examination of nationalism and American greatness as its cover story, exploring fundamental questions about national identity and pride. The magazine also covered Eric Felten's investigation into the Clintons' loyalty demands on their allies, Fred Barnes's analysis of Trump's ambitious tax reform agenda, and Jenna Lifhits's report on the Obama administration's diplomatic maneuvering around the Iran nuclear deal. The issue included tributes to longtime contributor Kate O'Beirne and explored contemporary political and cultural themes from conservative perspectives.