The United States and World Hegemony

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This paper argues that the U.S. has forgotten that part of what allowed it to maintain a dominant international presence in the Post World War II era was a smart combination of soft and hard power. The author argues that the U.S. must return to this position. The paper stresses that military might should have limitations.

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"As we embark upon the Twenty-first century, it is apparent that one nation wields more or less uncontested military power over the globe. Within the international community of today, the United States has assumed the role of policeman; however, the corollary roles that are often assumed by great powers with military pre-eminence - that of wise counsel and international paymaster - have increasingly evaded the U.S. as she comes to rely excessively on her military might to achieve her aims. While it is true that hegemony is often associated with military power, it is also true that that military supremacy is only possible if it is conjoined with economic resources - and with economic and, especially, diplomatic efficacy."

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