The U.S. Strategic Turn: A European View

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04/01/2012
by General (Retired) Jean-Patrick Gaviard President Barack Obama and Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta have recently presented to the US military a major change of strategic vision. The document of reference[1] enumerates with a staunch line, the United States' priorities for the 21st century. In the face of budget constraints…

The Second World

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01/19/2011
Empires and Influence in the New Global Order By Parag Khanna Review by Robbin Laird 01/19/2011 - The author provides an overview on what he sees as the new global order for the 21st century.  The book was completed prior to the global financial crisis, which clearly affects some of…