There’s no overstating how extraordinary this Atlantic article is, given the author and the outlet.

As a reminder Bob Kagan is:

- The co-founder of Project for the New American Century, probably the single most imperialist Think Tank in Washington (which is quite a feat)

- A… pic.twitter.com/no5HXCrCr5

— Arnaud Bertrand (@RnaudBertrand) May 11, 2026