American Supremacy: Stephen Wertheim on the Decision for Military Dominance

Historian Stephen Wertheim traces America’s decision for global military dominance back to World War II in a widely anticipated book published this month. Some anticipated Donald Trump would follow through on a campaign promise to end America’s endless wars, and finally break the United States from the globe-spanning role in which it cast itself. But Wertheim points out that President Trump is as conventional in his quest for military dominance as most other presidents before him. This week, host Mark Hannah sits down with Wertheim to discuss the origins of American military supremacy, the upcoming US presidential election, and what it all means for the future of America’s global role. 

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This podcast episode includes references to the Eurasia Group Foundation, now known as the Institute for Global Affairs.