The conclusion (after a lot of good history): We are indeed living through a unique and exceptional period. Call it Hamilton's nightmare—an alternate universe in which the second coming of Aaron Burr assumes the presidency. How will the story end? Check back in several years...
As always, all comments and feedback greatly appreciated.
Gideon Rose Adjunct Senior Fellow Council on Foreign Relations 58 East 68th Street, New York, NY 10065 grose@cfr.org www.cfr.org
