Emma Ashford: Where do American interests end?
The Trialogue
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Reassessing U.S. Foreign Policy: Liberalism and Military Overreach
This chapter examines the evolution of U.S. foreign policy from the Cold War to the post-Cold War era, focusing on the interplay between military overextension and the liberal agenda. It highlights generational shifts in attitudes towards democracy promotion, particularly contrasting the views of older and younger Americans on global engagement. The discussion underscores the challenges faced by U.S. political factions in articulating a cohesive foreign policy in response to emerging global powers and ideological conflicts.
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