Comments on Posen Arguments

Comments on Posen’s Arguments
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Over the last few decades, since the end of World War II, the United States administration has positioned itself as the main ‘fixer’ of global conflicts. From political, humanitarian and economic conflicts, the USA has established itself as the leading mediator and savior of international conflicts worldwide. In several occasions, it has been noted that the American administration assumes that any global problem across is an American problem. As such, it is justifiable for the country to intervene in these areas to provide amicable solutions to these conflicts. However, rather than adopting the hegemonic strategy, Posen states that it is time for the U.S government to abandon other countries problems and in turn, focus on its issues through the employment of a comprehensive restraint strategy.
In his book titled the Restraint, Posen recommends a different approach towards solving global conflicts that ought to be adopted by the United States while dealing with these issues. In his writings, Posen illustrates that the country’s position as a global hegemonic power limits itself from providing the best services to its citizens regarding their security and well-being. In this case, as the country administration concentrates on resolving conflicts in other countries, it is left vulnerable to attacks from the enemies. As such, it should focus on domestic security rather than meddling in other nations conflicts.

It is clear that Posen is advocating for a situation whereby the United States needs to withdraw its political and military undertakings in international countries to save on political and economic cost associated with the hegemonic strategy (Schmidt, 2015).
In conclusion, Posen arguments indicate that the United States should abandon the old strategy and employ the restraint policies in the interests of its people. About this, the restraint strategy entails several actions which include, but are not limited to, narrowing of the United States foreign policy so that its alliances share the responsibility of their defense. Renegotiation of the security treaty with Japan, reassessment of the United States commitments in the Persian Gulf and withdrawal of the United States military troops from foreign countries.
References
Schmidt, B. C. (2015). Restraint: a new foundation for US grand strategy. Barry R. Posen.