The Big Stick

In The Big Stick, Eliot A. Cohen argues that American hard power remains essential for maintaining global stability amid rising threats from nations like China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran, as well as radical movements such as ISIS. He emphasizes the importance of careful and strategic use of military force to uphold the United States' role as a guardian of order in the world. Cohen contends that abandoning this stance could lead to increased disorder and violence, reaffirming the nation's enduring position as an "indispensable" global power.