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Questions whether or not the United Nations can be reformed

The book explores how Americans have often backed dubious individuals and movements under the guise of promoting democracy, revealing a troubling history of misguided policies over the past forty years. It emphasizes the necessity for future U.S. leaders to approach foreign movements with skepticism and restraint, advocating for a more cautious and critical stance rather than blind support.

Foreign policy expert Ted Galen Carpenter confronts the global challenges America faces, outlining a practical strategy that protects America's security while avoiding unnecessary and unrewarding military adventures. He looks at how U.S. forces remain mired in a nation-building mission in Iraq, while disagreements over Iraq policy and other matters have soured Washington's relations with long-time European allies.

The book explores the often-overlooked impact of the U.S. drug war on Latin America, highlighting the criticism from Latin American leaders and the U.S. government's persistent efforts to intensify its antidrug measures. Carpenter, drawing from his work at the CATO Institute, critiques the escalating federal spending and tactics that exacerbate the situation. He argues that ending the prohibitionist system could yield significant benefits for both Latin American societies and the United States, presenting a compelling case against the current drug war approach.

The narrative highlights the devastating impact of Mexico's drug war, initiated by President Felipe Calderón, resulting in over 44,000 deaths and fears of a failing state. Ted Galen Carpenter critiques U.S.-backed strategies as ineffective and argues for a radical approach: de-funding drug cartels by ending the prohibition of illegal drugs in the U.S. He asserts that without this change, the ongoing violence and corruption will not only persist but escalate, posing greater challenges for both Mexico and the United States.

Donald Trump's presidency has triggered a growing debate on both sides of the Atlantic about the future of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and U.S. policy regarding the alliance. In NATO: The Dangerous Dinosaur, Ted Galen Carpenter outlines how NATO in its current form has outlived its purpose, and burden sharing is only part of the problem. Continuing to expand NATO eastward, encroaching on Russia, will only endanger the alliance. Join us as the author offers his insights on the problems with the trans-Atlantic alliance and how to approach it going forward.

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