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ID087612
Title ProperIs imperial rule obsolete?:
Other Title Informationassessing the barriers to overseas adventurism
LanguageENG
AuthorMacDonald, Paul K
Publication2009.
Summary / Abstract (Note)The idea that the United States is an empire or should adopt imperial strategies has been widely criticized. One of the most persuasive sets of arguments against imperial enthusiasts is that empire is an obsolete and outdated strategy. Both systemic- and domestic-level changes are said to prevent the United States from successfully implementing an imperial strategy. I maintain that the importance of these barriers-whether technological, economic, or ideational-are greatly overstated. In contrast, I point to a number of developments, such as the rise of nontraditional security threats, the revolution in military affairs, and changing norms of humanitarian intervention, that will encourage greater American overseas adventurism.
`In' analytical NoteSecurity Studies Vol. 18, No. 1; Jan-Mar 2009: p79-114
Journal SourceSecurity Studies Vol. 18, No. 1; Jan-Mar 2009: p79-114
Key WordsImperial Rule ;  Obsolete ;  Barriers to Overseas Adventurism ;  Technological ;  Economic ;  Ideational


 
 
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