Cycles of Rise and Fall in Nations

This chapter examines the patterns of national success and decline through historical insights, particularly from Ibn Khaldun’s ideas about social unity. It highlights how close-knit communities can gain power but may lose cohesion as they expand, leading to individualism and vulnerability. The discussion intertwines real-world examples, economic stability, and societal welfare, contrasting the experiences of affluent and impoverished communities within and beyond America.