Military Review: The Professional Journal of the U.S. Army, Mar-Apr 2011

Abstract

THE RELATIVE POWER of the United States is declining - both because other nations are increasing their power and because the U. S. economic challenges and taxing overseas commitments are weakening it. In this context, the credibility of U.S. commitments and the perception that the United States will back up its threats and promises with appropriate action is growing in importance. In popular terms, high credibility allows a nation to get more mileage out of a relatively small amount of power, while low credibility leads to burning up much greater amounts of power.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2011
Accession Number
ADA538172

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  • Amitai Etzioni

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  • United States Army Combined Arms Center

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