World Hegemony or Maritime Power?
Abstract
As the current foundation for the maritime system, the United States must focus on the maritime system's health rather than maintenance of U.S. hegemony. The United States should encourage China's responsible rise by reemphasizing state sovereignty rights within a just international system and encouraging participation in the global economy. U.S. foreign policy which focuses on the preservation of hegemony is flawed. The United States should embrace the rise of China to provide an environment where China may participate in free markets at a pace that will make China stable as it gains strength. Further, the United States should reinforce state sovereignty in the international system to reinforce a post-modern system recently resistant to blocs and major balance of power alliances.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 10, 2012
- Accession Number
- ADA601189
Entities
People
- Nathan J. Hill
Organizations
- Marine Corps University