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Monday, August 29, 2016

Michael Brenner — "The New Ancien Regime Arrives In The White House"

The post-Cold War era has witnessed similar continuity. Six successive administrations headed by four different Presidents have dedicated America to accomplishing the same ends. They have been: promote the extension of a globalized world economy grounded on neo-liberal principles are far as possible; foster democratic political systems headed by leaders sympathetic to Washington’s philosophy and leadership; isolate and bring down any government that actively resists this campaign; and maintain the United States’ dominant position as rule-setter in international organizations.…
Sic Semper Tyrannis
Michael Brenner | Senior Fellow, the Center for Transatlantic Relations; Professor of International Affairs, University of Pittsburgh


2 comments:

  1. So, the US should be working with Russia, not confronting it, because China is about to become the world's major super power. To be not be dominated by China we need a US, European, and Russian counter balance. The neoliberals are hopeless for the task and are not fit to rule.

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  2. The US should be focused on solving domestic issues. Leave geopolitics to video games.

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