America's Future Place in the World
Helena Cobban, The Christian Science Monitor | December 19, 2008
Global power is increasingly spread-out and is tipping towards Asia. ++ This shift will shape Obama’s political agenda, forcing him to distance himself from unilateralism. ++ Asia is planning an alternative to the IMF and the US must acknowledge that it is losing economic decision-making power. ++ China can help to stabilize Afghanistan as it has close economic relations with the country. ++ With regard to conflict resolution, the US should focus on “policing-based solutions that enjoy strong local support, rather than on military force.”
