POL-UA 710 Chapter Notes - Chapter Weeks 7-13: Pentagon Papers, Treaty Of Versailles, Lowkey
1 Jun 2021
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The folly of retrenchment: why america can"t withdraw from the world by thomas wright. Global retrenchment: us withdraws its global forces and reduces security commitments (realist) Article argues: global retrenchment would be a mistake; us should do less in some areas (counterterrorism + reform in middle e. ) and more in others (great-power competition w/ china + Advocates say us is secure (geography, nuclear power, military advantage) Restraint: defining us interests narrowly, keeping out of wars unless needed, compelling nations to take care of their own security, relying more on diplomatic, eco + pol tools. Progressive retrenchers the world will become more peaceful if us pulls back. Problem 1 retrenchment would worsen regional security competition in europe + asia. Problem 2 if us pulled out of nato or ended alliance w/ japan, allies might be tempted to acquire nuclear weapons without us nuclear umbrella. Problem 3 retrenchment would heighten nationalism + xenophobia.
