American Unilateralism

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This paper examines if American unilateralism and hegemony are the only way to ensure peace in the world. The essay defines the terms 'unilateralism' and 'hegemony' and goes on to discuss how they apply to America and the rest of the world when dealing with international relations and policy-making.

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"Most people around the world would agree that the United States of America is the most powerful and influential country on earth. We have a permanent seat on the United Nations and are involved in most major international policy decisions around the world. In fact, it can be argued that an international policy proposal would need American support more than any other country to be successful. We have the power to make or break international policy and many in the international community feel that possessing and wielding this kind of power is unfair, preferring that power and decision-making be more equally divided between countries. However, the hegemony we possess and the unilateral actions we take are not used abusively. It is necessary for America to retain this type of power to ensure that each country of the world "stays in line.""

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