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Economy of the United States

Getting Hegemony Right

G. John Ikenberry | Mar 01, 2001
If it is to avoid global resentment and ward off potentially hostile coalitions, the United States must continue to ensure that others have a stake in its hegemonic system.

The French Position

Philip H. Gordon | Sep 01, 2000
The French, believe it or not, have their reasons for being so quarrelsome with the United States.

Commentary

Samuelson and Dionne: The Politics of Denial

Robert W. Merry | Jan 03, 2012
The status quo cannot hold. The country must move past denial and grapple with a crisis that should have been addressed long ago.

Bankrupt Empire

Doug Bandow | Apr 19, 2010
Washington’s massive debt will force America to abandon its role as global hegemon.

Is Black Really the New Green?

Nikolas K. Gvosdev | Feb 08, 2008
Will rising powers like China and Russia use their vast currency reserves to undercut U.S. foreign policy? On Friday, experts Flynt Leverett and Brad Setser laid out the possibilities—and dispelled some myths.
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Blogs

Rep. Ryan’s Budget Doesn't Touch Military Spending

Christopher A. Preble | Apr 06, 2011
Pentagon's Spending Spree Goes Unchecked

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