Consider the role of the United States in the international/global system. Critique the article provided below for this assignment, assessing how the United States as a hegemonic power in the international system has influenced international and state-level decisions in other countries and evaluate what the long-term ramifications might be. You may use additional sources, but for this assignment use the readings provided below as the major sources used in the assessment. The relationship between the international system and the United state is reciprocal. Events in the international system affect policies made at home, while the United states often affect actions taken at the international level. When we consider the role of a hegemonic system, one state can control the domestic and foreign policies of multiple states. Evaluate the United state-level foreign policy decisions and their influence on international actors.
Specifically address the following critical elements must be addressed:
• Assess U.S. Power in the International System.
• Long Term Ramifications.
Evaluate how state-level foreign policy decisions in the United States are influenced by global factors.
Assess how the United States as a hegemonic influences state-level decisions in other countries
Recommend and defend state-level foreign policy actions to address global political issues.