The American Empire

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Is the United States an empire? It once colonized the Philippines but then distanced itself from colonial empire at the end of World War II. Ever since, it has wielded power through its overseas military base network and its system of alliances with foreign countries. The objective of this course to engage in a thoughtful, informed discussion about how Americans have interacted with the larger world, and how other peoples have grappled with U.S. power. Students will be asked to formulate their own conclusions about the nature of U.S. power by reading and assessing a variety of scholarly interpretations. 001667