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The European Superpower

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You know how it's become routine to describe the US as the world's last remaining superpower? And how Americans just love to criticize Europeans for their inability to make up their mind on what they stand for, especially on foreign Policy?
This book challenges both views by trying to turn our ideas about the international system on their head. McCormick says that military power is overrated, makes some convincing arguments about the new economic, political and even cultural influence of the European Union in the world, and argues that less than a generation after the West won the Cold War against the Soviets, we now face a whole different set of challenges from our old allies the Europeans. According to him, they are more plugged into the global economy, their non-military responses to terrorism and other security threats are more likely to work, and they have done a good job of using encouragement and opportunity to get others to come around to their point of view. He contrasts all this with the US preference for sending in the troops and asking questions later. (Alright, I'm simplifying a bit.)
McCormick takes issue with the whole basis of neocon thinking, and argues that too much has been made of Europeans squabbling (over Iraq) or sleeping through the night (over the Balkans), and that everyone who loves to mock Europeans as a bunch of left-wing, welfarist appeasers has been missing the point that the EU has quietly taken the leadership on a whole range of issues.
I was skeptical, I have to say, but he makes some sound arguments. Even if you disagree with him, he sure puts a different spin on things.

I recently purchased a book by John McCormick entitled "The European Superpower". I have been interested in this subject for many years now, and believe him when he says this superpower of Europe has already arrived. Our America will soon become one union with Canada and Mexico...and so many Americans don't yet realize it. For those who are Christian and have studied their bibles know that this European Union (one world order) is what has been prophesied to happen. It's here now!!! Though I do believe it will be more noticeable as it becomes more rigid and stronger. This book is good study for all who want to study this subject matter.