Reply to Bradley Thayer: The illusion of the American empire
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In this chapter, I focus on the costs of the American Empire. Contrary to its proponents claims, the strategy of primacy and empire comes with a steep price tag. It is increasingly clear that the United States will be hard-pressed to aord the costs of empire without undermining its economy. Moreover, in addition to its economic impact, the strategy of primacy and empire has a corrosive eect on democracy in the United States and is at odds with Americas most cherished political values.
