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April 14, 2008 | Modern China Conquers Long-awaited Empire

Tibet and Xinjiang are crucial for China. ++ They offer additional land, strategic geographic getaways, and essential resources. ++ If Chinese control brings wealth, development, and modernity, the promotion of Chineseness abolishes Buddhist and Muslim cultural authenticity. ++ Imperialism is
inexorable but lack of resistance may eventually allow interethnic dialogue and a more benevolent

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September 14, 2007 | Joel Achenbach on How America Will Remain "The Shining City on A Hill"

Washington Post columnist Joel Achenbach takes a look back at the history of world empires and makes some bets on America’s future. The list of empires is extensive and some enjoyed great longevity, notes Achenbach. However, “no one stays on top forever,” and many who adhere to the notion of “declinism” feel that it is the US’s turn to take the downward spiral.

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