Applying Cold War Lessons to Great Power Competition: Historian Hal Brands
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Values Are Weapons in a Great Power Struggle
values were really important as a source of american advantage during the cold war. They were part of what held our alliances with countries like west germany and france together. But i am sensitive to the fact that America's own commitment to democratic values is arguably in greater doubt than it was at many times during thecold war. And so sometimes adversity can actually be a spur to the sort of creative thinking you need in long term rivalry. I think our own vision, flawed as it may seem right now, is ultimately going prove more attractive,. It's going to prove a source of competitive advantage for us.
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