The Future of American Power

Through shrewd strategic choices and some sophisticated diplomacy, Britain was able to maintain and even extend its influence for decades. In the end, however, it could not alter the fact that its power position -- its economic and technological dynamism -- was fast eroding. Britain declined gracefully -- but inexorably. The United States today faces a problem that is quite different. The U.S. economy (despite its current crisis) remains fundamentally ... Full Story »

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George Blahusiak
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by George Blahusiak - Oct. 1, 2008

Not bad. Good for an oveview but must be read with a critical mind. Consider this comment. "The U.S. system may be too lax when it comes to rigor and memorization, but it is very good at developing the critical faculties of the mind." Yet elsewhere in the world most people consider the US mind to be seriously underdeveloped. This is only one arew where the author makes serious mistakes. But as I said, not bad for a good starting point.

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