Despite evidence to the contrary, Americans like to think our nation is about to be eclipsed. When I was a boy, people worried the Soviet Union would bury us. (How’d that work out?) Early in my career, a lot of commentators were sure Japan was on its way to becoming number one. Now it’s China’s turn to pull ahead.
Four Reasons to Believe in a Second American Century
The 800-lb gorilla is not about to be eclipsed.
February 14, 2014