Dossier
restraint
Coverage of restraint in the Nexus archive.
- Are India and Pakistan quietly preparing to restart dialogue?
India and Pakistan remain publicly entrenched in their positions, but unofficial voices are advocating for renewed dialogue and restraint. The article highlights the tension between official posturing and calls for diplomatic engagement.
- Today’s far-reaching presidents should look instead to George Washington’s restraint
The article argues that modern presidents, who often expand executive power, should emulate George Washington's restraint. Washington prioritized defining the presidency by its limitations rather than its potential, a principle the article suggests current leaders should adopt.