POL327Y5 Lecture Notes - Counter-Insurgency, The Federalist Papers, Planation Surface
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Some argue us remain unrivaled, for the future. Looking at military, centrality of us economy in is, comparing that to rivals. Rise of china- likelihood of challenging dominance numerous observers argue that they won"t rival, due to domestic problems, internal problems (lack of development in western regions), military (tiny compared to usa). not in a position to project power globally. Others argue: usa far more vulnerable, large military, but poorly designed for challenges. Okay to challenge china or russia, but challenges like afghanistan, iraq- best questionable victories. Afghanistan- unlikely it will achieve all of its goals, allied itself with the government which most afghans don"t think is legitimate. Insurgency, pulled out the counter-insurgency, though studies suggest counter-insurgency can succeed, but you need a legitimate government as a partner. This is missing in vietnam, like in afghanistan corrupt government, affecting the popularity of the. Taliban, and the ability to control its allies.
