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Superpower

Three Choices for America's Role in the World

By Ian Bremmer

Length
6 hrs and 34 mins
Release date
05-19-15
Language
English
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America will remain the world’s only superpower for the foreseeable future. But what sort of superpower? What role should America play in the world? What role do you want America to play?

Ian Bremmer argues that Washington’s directionless foreign policy has become prohibitively expensive and increasingly dangerous. Since the end of the Cold War, US policymakers have stumbled from crisis to crisis in Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, Libya, Syria, and Ukraine without a clear strategy. Ordinary Americans too often base their foreign policy choices on allegiance or opposition to the party in power. We can no longer afford this complacency, especially now that both parties are deeply divided about America’s role in the world. The next presidential election could easily pit an interventionist Democrat against an isolationist Republican – or the exact opposite.

As 2016 rapidly approaches, Bremmer urges every American to think more deeply about what sort of country America should be and how it should use its superpower status. He explores three options:

Independent America asserts that it’s time for America to declare independence from the responsibility to solve other people’s problems. Instead Americans should lead by example – in part by investing in the country’s vast untapped potential.

Moneyball America acknowledges that Washington can’t meet every international challenge. With a clear-eyed assessment of US strengths and limitations, we must look beyond empty arguments over exceptionalism and American values. The priorities must be to focus on opportunities and to defend US interests where they’re threatened.

Indispensable America argues that only America can defend the values on which global stability increasingly depends. In today’s interdependent, hyperconnected world, a turn inward would undermine America’s own security and prosperity.

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Length
6 hrs and 34 mins
Release date
05-19-15
Language
English
Category
Politics & Social Sciences Politics & Government

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  1. 5.0(1)

    A must read for Foreign Policy

    A great book and a must read for any political science majors to gain a better understanding of the 21st century's foreign policy questions the United States will face.

    Brittani Barton · October 20, 2024

  2. 1.0(1)

    Dull and obvious

    Dull and obvious. Ian has lots of great thoughts in interviews, but this book is a snooze.

    Heather Pietrowski · September 14, 2024

  3. 5.0(1)

    Raises thoughtful questions for US policy ahead

    Very good overview info and thoughtful questions for US policy considerations as we make decisions on our place of leadership (or not) moving into the future of a troubled world.

    Gloria Curran · July 8, 2024

  4. 5.0(1)

    READ THIS

    All Presidential Candidates and voters should read this book. This is a long overdue start to a comprehensive discussion of the US role in the world and the limits of US power. Absolutely brilliant.

    Chris 595 · June 20, 2024

  5. 5.0(1)

    A definite MUST read!!!!

    This book should not only be listened too but studied. Every American needs to be aware of this world view as it relates to America.

    Kendra J Bischoff · August 9, 2023

  6. 4.0(1)

    Thought-Provoking and Accountable

    A provocative summation of three different paths for American Foreign Policy. Bremmer knows his stuff and is worth the listen.

    Jami Harrison · June 27, 2023

  7. 5.0(1)

    Must be read.

    Listened and took notes twice. As long as we have money and this electoral system we don't have three choices, do we? Ian Bremen needs to write a follow-up book, how everything is changed under this administration.

    Alaina Cortez · October 20, 2019

  8. 5.0(1)

    For Uncertain Voters/Citizens

    I highly enjoyed this book. It started out a bit slow and his thoughts kept jumping around but that was for a reason, as I learned later on. The author is biased and never claims not to be. It is refreshing to be able to read an author’s own opinions at the end of a political book. I highly recommend this to anyone interested in politics or who just wants to know their own choices. The style is great, to include the short quiz at the beginning. You will enjoy this book.

    Whitley Knowles · June 30, 2019

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