The Sheriff: America's Defense of the New World Order by Colin S. Gray ISBN 9780813123158, 0813123151 instant download

The Sheriff: America's Defense of the New World Order by Colin S. Gray ISBN 9780813123158, 0813123151 instant download

This book discusses the role that the United States should play in contemporary international politics, given that America is the preeminent power in the world. The book recommends that the United States perform the role of sheriff of international politics, rather than function as an empire, through the regulation of the international political order. The United States should act on behalf of others, as well as itself, and undertake some of the tough jobs of international security that no other agent or agency is competent to perform. World order is not self-enforcing. Unless the United States commits to being a sheriff, other countries may be encouraged to try their hand at regulating international politics themselves, to the detriment of the current world order. The role of sheriff will help provide the conceptual focus for military planners and advocates of transformation. It will also allow the United States to maintain its preponderance of power in the service of American interests, while keeping both domestic and international public opinion on its side.