Michael Hirsh


Michael Hirsh is a columnist for Foreign Policy. He is the author of two books: Capital Offense: How Washington’s Wise Men Turned America’s Future Over to Wall Street and At War With Ourselves: Why America Is Squandering Its Chance to Build a Better World.

Articles by Michael Hirsh
Henry Kissinger during an interview in Washington in August 1980.
Henry Kissinger during an interview in Washington in August 1980.
Republican Congressman Brandon Williams of New York holds an Israeli flag as he looks down on a crowd of protesters below as they stage a demonstration in support of a cease fire in Gaza. The crowd holds signs that say Ceasefire, Jews Say Ceasefire Now, and Philly Jews Say Never Again is Now. Reporters and photographers are seen on the columned balcony framing the scene in the Cannon House Office Building.
Republican Congressman Brandon Williams of New York holds an Israeli flag as he looks down on a crowd of protesters below as they stage a demonstration in support of a cease fire in Gaza. The crowd holds signs that say Ceasefire, Jews Say Ceasefire Now, and Philly Jews Say Never Again is Now. Reporters and photographers are seen on the columned balcony framing the scene in the Cannon House Office Building.
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks on support for Israel and Ukraine in an address from the Oval Office in Washington.
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks on support for Israel and Ukraine in an address from the Oval Office in Washington.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, wearing a dark overcoat over a shirt and tie, is seen from the shoulders up as he stands against bare branches and a wintry sky.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, wearing a dark overcoat over a shirt and tie, is seen from the shoulders up as he stands against bare branches and a wintry sky.
A crowd of people walk down Takeshita Street in the Harajuku area of Tokyo.
A crowd of people walk down Takeshita Street in the Harajuku area of Tokyo.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump points to the audience as he arrives to speak at the Road to Majority Policy Conference in Washington.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump points to the audience as he arrives to speak at the Road to Majority Policy Conference in Washington.
Donald Trump signs Section 201 actions to impose tariffs with United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on January 23, 2018..
Donald Trump signs Section 201 actions to impose tariffs with United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on January 23, 2018..
Sullivan is seen speaking at a lectern in front of a sign that says "Arms Control Association."
Sullivan is seen speaking at a lectern in front of a sign that says "Arms Control Association."
An illustration showing a tank firing rows of binary code to represent digital warfare
An illustration showing a tank firing rows of binary code to represent digital warfare
U.S. Marines walk past a toppled statue of former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein in Baghdad.
U.S. Marines walk past a toppled statue of former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein in Baghdad.
Biden speaks at a podium with a U.S. flag behind him.
Biden speaks at a podium with a U.S. flag behind him.
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Early morning fog envelops the U.S. Capitol.
Early morning fog envelops the U.S. Capitol.
Supporters attend a primary election night event for J.D. Vance, a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate in Ohio, in Cincinnati on May 3.
Supporters attend a primary election night event for J.D. Vance, a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate in Ohio, in Cincinnati on May 3.