Back in the 1990s, it was fashionable to complain about what Hubert Vedrine, then the French foreign minister, called American hyperpuissance, or “hyperpower.” The left-leaning diplomat believed the ...

Back in the 1990s, it was fashionable to complain about what Hubert Vedrine, then the French foreign minister, called American hyperpuissance, or “hyperpower.” The left-leaning diplomat believed the ...

Many Americans across the political spectrum want a diminished American global presence. These diverse groups all have their reasons supporting their positions. And on the surface, some of their ...

History can be a great teacher, if we pay attention to it. It is worth remembering that Pax Romana began with the Roman emperor Augustus and lasted over 200 years. Called the Roman Peace, this period ...

In the ancient world, the Pax Romana was a legendary historical period during which the western world, under the influence of the Roman Empire, enjoyed 200 years of relative peace, stability and ...