spot on - at least from my perspective. But then, we political scientists should stick together.

One additional comment regarding Kennan: His Long Telegram was the intellectual rationale for the containment policy and the strategy contained in NSC 68. Kennan published it under the nom de plume of "X" in Foreign Affairs while still in government. Clearly supports your premise of openness (as well as national self confidence).

Cheers

JohnT