Graham Allison


Graham Allison is a professor of government at the Harvard Kennedy School, where he was the founding dean. He is a former U.S. assistant defense secretary and the author of Destined for War: Can America and China Escape Thucydides’s Trap?

Articles by Graham Allison
Singapore's incoming Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is seen from a distance beyond the crowd of seated attendees at his inauguration. in shows a crowd of people in the foreground and the presidential palace building the back. Wong stands at a table on a stage set up in front of a large official building, holding his right hand up as he is sworn in. The flag of Singapore hangs from a pole in behind the table.
Singapore's incoming Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is seen from a distance beyond the crowd of seated attendees at his inauguration. in shows a crowd of people in the foreground and the presidential palace building the back. Wong stands at a table on a stage set up in front of a large official building, holding his right hand up as he is sworn in. The flag of Singapore hangs from a pole in behind the table.
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, wearing a dark tunic with white long-sleeved shirt under it, gives a thumbs up sign from behind a podium and teleprompter at an Indian cultural event in Sydney on May 23.
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, wearing a dark tunic with white long-sleeved shirt under it, gives a thumbs up sign from behind a podium and teleprompter at an Indian cultural event in Sydney on May 23.
Yoon and Biden cheers with wine glasses.
Yoon and Biden cheers with wine glasses.
Xi and Putin shake hands while carrying red folders.
Xi and Putin shake hands while carrying red folders.
A person in military uniform is seen from the back, holding a door open in daylight.
A person in military uniform is seen from the back, holding a door open in daylight.
New U.S. citizens wave American flags at a naturalization ceremony, welcoming more than 7,200 immigrants from over 100 countries on March 20, 2018 in Los Angeles, California
New U.S. citizens wave American flags at a naturalization ceremony, welcoming more than 7,200 immigrants from over 100 countries on March 20, 2018 in Los Angeles, California
The author’s essay in the Winter 1970-71 inaugural issue of Foreign Policy.
The author’s essay in the Winter 1970-71 inaugural issue of Foreign Policy.

Grave New World

Political Leaders Address Annual AIPAC Policy Conference
Political Leaders Address Annual AIPAC Policy Conference
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