Wess Mitchell Archives

February 27, 2026

Recovering the Lost Art of Diplomacy

Imprimis | Diplomacy is an instrument of strategy that great powers use to survive and gain an advantage in competition with other powerful states...........
February 5, 2026

Wess Mitchell Interviewed on Money & Macro Talks

Money & Macro Talks | Wess Mitchell joins Joeri Schasfoort to discuss the grand strategy behind current U.S. foreign policy...........
January 28, 2026

Why Have Soldiers, Lawyers and Bankers Replaced Diplomats in Foreign Policy?

America Trends Podcast | Throughout history diplomats have played key roles in settling disputes and yet, in the post- Cold War period, America has relied more upon the strength of its military, international covenants, and economic muscle.......
January 14, 2026

The Grand Strategy Behind Trump’s Foreign Policy

Foreign Policy | Ignore the critics. The logic of consolidation that defines the new National Security Strategy is eminently sensible.......
November 5, 2025

Wess Mitchell Interviewed on The New Diplomatist

The New Diplomatist | Wess Mitchell joins The New Diplomatist to discuss his new book, Great Power Diplomacy: The Skill of Statecraft from Attila the Hun to Kissinger..........
November 3, 2025

Book Review of Great Power Diplomacy

Foreign Policy | Foreign Policy reviews Wess Mitchell's new book, Great Power Diplomacy: The Skill of Statecraft from Attila the Hun to Kissinger..........
October 14, 2025

Great Power Diplomacy

Princeton University Press | Wess Mitchell analyzes the history of diplomacy, and provides an urgent reminder of why we need to revive its lost art in a dangerous era of great power competition...........
October 10, 2025

Wess Mitchell Interviewed on Brussels Sprouts Podcast

Brussels Sprouts | Wess Mitchell joins Brussels Sprouts to discuss his new book, Great Power Diplomacy: The Skill of Statecraft from Attila the Hun to Kissinger..........
October 8, 2025

Wess Mitchell Interviewed by Hudson Institute

Hudson Institute | Wess Mitchell is interviewed by Hudson Institute's Peter Rough about U.S. diplomacy and his new book Great Power Diplomacy: The Skill of Statecraft from Attila the Hun to Kissinger..........
October 7, 2025

Wess Mitchell Interviewed by CSIS President and CEO John J. Hamre

CSIS | Wess Mitchell is interviewed by CSIS' John Harme about U.S. diplomacy and his new book Great Power Diplomacy: The Skill of Statecraft from Attila the Hun to Kissinger.......