While Bissell has been critical of neo-conservatism, the Bush administration, and American unilateralism, his politics often do not fit within established categories of American liberalism and conservatism. Much of his work is concerned with the legacy of the Soviet Union and Communism.
Bissell has criticized neo-conservatism, the Bush administration, and American unilateralism. His political stance does not easily fit into established liberal or conservative frameworks. A substantial part of his work explores the effects of the Soviet Union and Communism.