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March 26, 2014

The Shape of a Post-American World

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The end of the Pax Americana also means the end of international law.
Instead of a post-American world ushering in a stable multilateral order, it will revert back to a chaotic Lord of the Flies situation in which no single power will predominate, but in which any country or militia that can seize a piece of land or a natural resource will go ahead and do so. For the first time in generations, the First World may wake up to discover that it is once again living under Third World rules. Sultan Knish:

Posted by gerardvanderleun at March 26, 2014 5:17 PM. This is an entry on the sideblog of American Digest: Check it out.

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Pedro offers you his protection. Vote for Pedro.

Posted by: edaddy at March 26, 2014 5:40 PM

They had it all, then they wanted more.
They ended up with none.
Spoiled children.

Posted by: ghostsniper at March 26, 2014 5:57 PM

Regional polarity. Like the Russians weren't ever going to be able to throw their weight around on their borders.

Posted by: Eric Blair at March 26, 2014 8:08 PM

Of course there will be some haggling around the borders, but in general I don't see much changing. Inter-national commercial interests are too important to everyone now to put them at risk. Nations aren't isolated, autarkic entities anymore.

Posted by: Brett_McS at March 26, 2014 11:35 PM

@Brett_McS Tell that to the Muzzies. Their idea of international commerce is cutting throats of the Unbelievers for the greater glory of Allah.

What will you say to the Balkan States of America? The European Union which is close to becoming Sandland North. Autarkic? A mosaic of Satraps more than likely.

Posted by: Vermont Woodchuck at March 27, 2014 4:02 AM

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