The American Imperative

In The American Imperative, international development expert Daniel Runde explores the need for the United States to redefine its global strategy amid a resurgence of great power competition. He advocates for a renewed emphasis on internationalism and soft power in the non-military realm to foster stable, self-reliant partner nations and counterbalance rising authoritarian powers like China. The book highlights the importance of building a new global consensus to maintain America’s leadership role in a changing world.