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We Win, They Lose, with Matthew Kroenig | GoodFellows: John H. Cochrane, Niall Ferguson, H.R. McMaster, and Bill Whalen | Hoover Institution

GoodFellows: Conversations from the Hoover Institution

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Empirical Evidence of American Leadership

A comprehensive evaluation of US foreign policy reveals that despite acknowledged mistakes, the overall impact has been overwhelmingly positive. Since 1945, the absence of great power wars, a fivefold increase in global living standards, and the rise from a dozen to nearly 100 democracies underline the effectiveness of American leadership. NATO's role in ending centuries of conflict in Europe, alongside the promotion of free markets, has contributed significantly to global prosperity. Additionally, the advocacy for democratic values has enhanced freedom both worldwide and for American citizens.

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