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EPISODE · Jan 22, 2026 · 29 MIN

Every Nation for Itself

from The Atlantic Out Loud

President Trump wants to return to the 19th century’s international order. He will leave America less prosperous—and the whole world less secure. By Robert Kagan From the ⁠⁠⁠⁠March 2026 issue⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Trump wants to return to the 19th century’s international order. He will leave America less prosperous—and the whole world less secure. By Robert Kagan From the ⁠⁠⁠⁠March 2026 issue⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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President Trump wants to return to the 19th century’s international order. He will leave America less prosperous—and the whole world less secure. By Robert Kagan From the ⁠⁠⁠⁠March 2026 issue⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when...

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