Category Archives: US

Debating Continuing American Global Leadership

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Alan Alexandroff

As a descant to the US-China relations melody, there is a rising debate at least among the cognoscenti over US global leadership.  A recent addition to that debate is a piece from International Security brought to you by Stephen Brooks … Continue reading →

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“What’s on Second”

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Alan Alexandroff

So let’s stipulate – I like acting like a US lawyer – that the US grand strategy  of the second term seems fixed on Asian rebalancing or  a ‘Pivot’, and that we have at least some acknowledgement in the halls … Continue reading →

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Determining Who’s On First

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Alan Alexandroff

The last couple weeks have concluded busy leadership contests.  The two contemporary great powers of the international system – The United States and China – both have chosen new leadership.  The methods could not be more different.  Many observers have … Continue reading →

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‘Take A Deep Breath’ But ….

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Alan Alexandroff

This past week Asia-Pacific leaders gathered in Russia’s east – at Vladivostok in fact – for the annual meeting of APEC.  Though President Obama was absent – the demands of the election season upon him – Secretary of State Hillary … Continue reading →

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The Fear of the “Boogey Man” And Other Thoughts – China as a Great Power

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Alan Alexandroff

I suppose it is partly due to US electoral season but the “China Threat School” has been rather busy in the last while.  Stephen Walt blogger  at foreignpolicy.com and professor of international relations at Harvard has noticed it as well.  In … Continue reading →

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“Pivots” and Great Powers – Both Sides Now

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Alan Alexandroff

        I could not resist – and a big thanks to Joni Mitchell and Judy Collins for the reference to their famous tune.  I f you recognize the reference – well you know … In 2009 I … Continue reading →

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The Current Heart of China “Assertiveness” and the United States “Pivot”

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Alan Alexandroff

    This past week ASEAN ministerial meetings popped up repeatedly in Cambodia’s capital Phnom Penh.  These meetings served as diplomatic and political backdrop to the growing clash of interests in the seas east, west and south of China. ASEAN … Continue reading →

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Steve Clemons and the Revisionist Liberal American Foreign Policy Voice

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Alan Alexandroff

  So returning to Steve Clemons’s and his review of grand strategy approaches in the Atlantic with his “Rebuilding America’s Stock of Power” which itself is a lead in for Steve to lead an  Atlantic Live session that will be … Continue reading →

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What’s So Grand About Grand Strategy – Dan Drezner?

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Alan Alexandroff

So on this auspices July 4th, I want all my American friends to enjoy their Independence Day.  Meanwhile thought I’d focus on US policy.  The impact on global policy and the rising BRICSAM is always significant.  And this is not … Continue reading →

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Is it America or is it the Liberal World Order That is Passing

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Alan Alexandroff

[Editor's note:  I'd like to thank Arthur Stein, UCLA and Richard Rosecrance, Harvard for the early discussions we held on the issues raised in this blog post.  They are not responsible for any of the opinions expressed here. ASA] Pronouncements … Continue reading →

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