La Nación, Argentina The Three Losses of the United States
By Mariano Turzi
For Washington, it’s not about conceiving a world without the United States; rather, it's about conceiving a new role for the United States in the world.
Translated By Jonathan DeYoung 10 September 2011 Edited by Mark DeLucas
The North American vanguard in the international system emerged historically from three elements: ideas, geopolitics and leadership. Appeal to universal values and the superiority of democracy and liberty legitimized foreign action and guaranteed success. The position of power acquired in the first half of the 20th century and consolidated at the end of World War II made it possible to combat those who denied the march of history of free people. And the decisive leadership of Washington guaranteed that it would pay any price, endure any burden and conquer any adversity.