Taking the view that the United States is not an invincible superpower, this book focuses on changing conditions and how they will affect U.S. foreign policy into the 21st Century. Fully examined are the constitutional, political, economic, strategic, and social issues which will shape our foreign policy in the future. The authors also make suggestions for change which will make foreign policy more effective in the coming century

America the Vincible: U.S. Foreign Policy for the Twenty First Century

Politics & Social Sciences

Wood, Robert S.

Fry, Earl H.

Taylor, Stan A.

Politics & Government

Pearson College Div

Revitalizing Governance, Restoring Prosperity, and Restructuring Foreign Affairs: The Pathway to Renaissance America

The American people generally perceive that the United States is headed in “the wrong direction,” US influence worldwide is waning, Capitol Hill is not adequately representing the public’s interests, and their personal economic wellbeing is in jeopardy. This book squarely tackles the list of “fault lines” currently facing the United States, including, among others, Beltway dysfunctionalism, concentrated wealth and income not seen since the late 1920s, an ultra-expensive and inefficient health-care system, runaway entitlement spending, stagnant upward mobility, debilitating “crony capitalism,” and incoherent foreign policy. Even more importantly, the book offers explicit policy recommendations for solving each fault line, relying extensively on “best practices” in the public and private sectors both at home and abroad. Moreover, the author emphasizes that the United States is entering a special period which provides it with advantages not found anywhere else in the world—a major energy boom, favorable demographics, unparalleled high-technology innovation, huge inward investment flows from abroad, the revival of its manufacturing sector, and its magnetism in attracting to its shores the very best and brightest from around the world. Dr. Fry asserts that it is quite reasonable to assume that the United States will enter a “Renaissance America” period by 2030. Doing so, however, will require painful short-term sacrifices, major policy changes, and the restoration of vibrant representative government. In effect, the American people must overwhelmingly embrace Abraham Lincoln’s vision of governance “of the people, by the people, and for the people.”

Lexington Books

The Canadian Political System (Acsus Papers)

History

Howard, Victor

Jockel, Joseph T.

Americas

Michigan State Univ Pr

Canada celebrated a bittersweet 125th anniversary as a nation in 1992, bittersweet because many Canadians fear that their country may soon fall apart. As Quebec decides its own fate of voting for sovereign independence, the rest of Canada could follow suit and splinter as did the former Soviet Union. The likelihood of that actually happening is slim, however, there are major referendums on the coming ballot in Canada that could possibly alter not only the Canadian Constitution but the style and power of the government as well. Canada's own security is complex and will certainly be drawn-out, however, the United States could be of some assistance.For the foreseeable future, the most important connection between Canada and the United States are their economic ties and the bilateral relationship for both the U.S. corporate and labor sectors. With over three million jobs tied directly to trade, investment, and tourism linkages with Canada, the United States should be very concerned about what is transpiring north of the border. For far too long the American relationship with Canada has been overlooked and understudied. In this essay Earl H. Fry reports on the Canadian confederation and how it may now be at risk, and how the United States' own economic well-being may suffer as a result of the serious problems currently confronting Canada.

Canada's Unity Crisis: Implications for U.S.-Canadian Economic Relations

Business & Money

Economics

Twentieth Century Fund

Throughout much of the world, two seemingly paradoxical trends are occurring simultaneously. Countries are becoming ever more integrated economically - and in some cases politically - but power is devolving from national governments to regional and local governments. Earl Fry explores the forces behind the rise of state and local influence in foreign affairs. As Americans become increasingly involved beyond US borders - whether through trade, immigration, travel, or the Internet - the federal government is less able to regulate the multiple strands of US involvement in the world. State and local governments increasingly shape the ways Americans cope with the outside world. Fry suggests how the different levels of US government can best share the conduct of international relations. Earl H. Fry is professor of political science and Endowed Professor of Canadian Studies at Brigham Young University.

The Expanding Role of State and Local Governments in U.S. Foreign Affairs

International

Council on Foreign Relations Press

Lament for America explores the major challenges to the status of the United States as a world superpower. In delving into the fundamental question of whether or not a relative decline is inevitable, the author recognizes that the changes faced over the next few decades will be more rapid and transformational than at any other period in American history. Lament for America offers concrete recommendations for renewal in areas such as defense policy, health care, education, and the environment, and serves as a useful guide to understanding how decisions will shape both the U.S. and global landscapes.

Lament for America: Decline of the Superpower, Plan for Renewal

Reference

University of Toronto Press

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