The principles articulated in the foundational systems of world order were distasteful to elite elements who sought to dismantle or attenuate them.

The ideologies that drive societal change can either build a better world or destroy it, depending on how they are applied.

The conflicts over the principles of world order constitute a significant part of modern history, particularly post-Cold War history, and should be analyzed as such.

To advocate for these ideals in the United States, one must first liberate themselves from prevailing doctrines and be willing to subject them to empirical verification.

It's important to be the person at the party who says dictatorships are bad and democracies are good; many ideals of the West are good, and democracies are better.

The three foundational systems of world order established after World War II are the Human Rights Regime, the International Political Order articulated in the United Nations Charter, and the International Economic System, often referred to as the Bretton Woods System.

Avoiding civil war is crucial, but sacrificing core values to prevent it raises the question of whether the cost is worth it.

We've just passed the 50th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which is one of the pillars of the world order established after World War II.

The most important thing for preserving Western values is for the US military to be the best in the world.