"But the limits on his ability to use this power recalls the debates about U.S. primacy. Should he use this power to its fullest extent, as neo-conservatives would advise, imposing his will to reshape the world, forcing others to adapt to his values and leadership? Or should he fear a backlash against the unilateral use of power, as realists such as my colleague Steve Walt or liberals such as John Ikenberry would warn, and instead exercise self-restraint? "The changes in Jay-Z's approach over the years suggest that he recognizes the realist and liberal logic... but is sorely tempted by the neo-conservative impulse."
Marc Lynch of Foreign Policy compares American foreign relations with the beef between Jay-Z and the Game:http://lynch.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2009/07/13/jay_z_vs_the_game_lessons_for_the_american_primacy_debate
― late adopter, Friday, 24 July 2009 04:37 (fifteen years ago)
Ha, I saw that. I am waiting for the Sunday talk shows to weigh in.
― curmudgeon, Friday, 24 July 2009 14:31 (fifteen years ago)
As I muttered elsewhere, also referencing his follow-up post -- part of me is all fine with this (we use the metaphors and comparisons we find to hand in the popular culture and always will), the other part is all "Well none of these people are William Henry Harrison, so."
― Ned Raggett, Friday, 24 July 2009 14:35 (fifteen years ago)
Ned Raggett of ILX compares American foreign relations with the beef between Wm. Shabazz and Ma$e
― fatedoomer (The Reverend), Saturday, 25 July 2009 00:24 (fifteen years ago)
Seems more apropos.
― Ned Raggett, Saturday, 25 July 2009 00:56 (fifteen years ago)