Abstract
The author explores the relationship between war and peace via US foreign policy. It asserts that in a globalized world, war is measured by its profitability while peace is actually seen as an obstacle to profitability, and is thus consequently shunned. The article ends with the prediction that high levels of military spending will lead to the downfall of any empire or superpower. As the Soviet Union showed increased militarism ends, virtually inevitably, in demise. The same prediction is made for the USA, but since the USA’s economy is run by far more efficient means (capitalism) and penetrated the global market, in contrast to the Soviet Union, the USA’s demise will probably come in 2025 or 2030.
Keyword(s)
American Militarism, World Politics, Diplomacy, Security, Peace