Is America and Empire? Can we square the policies of an empire with democracy and foreign affairs?

An empire is defined as a group of nations, territories or peoples ruled by a single authority, especially an emperor or empress. There were many Empires that existed In the early centuries of the developing world. The Roman Empire that began in 27 B.C. was an historical empire that nearly lasted for five centuries. In today's world, the U.S. is being viewed as an empire. The U.S.'s empire is unlike the past empires of the first century. The U.S. empire is a new breed of empire in this modern world.

The U.S. has been becoming an empire since our successful defeat in the revolutionary war. This building of an empire started with the gaining of the U.S.'s independence. The first colonies of America were able to defeat a high powered British empire. We have built a democratic republic and look for the opinions of the people. The successes of our democracy and free markets have led to our success in building up our global power.

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The victory of the U.S. in the Second World War really showed the capability and military power that we obtain. We have the greatest military forces of any other country. We have gained power over many other countries through our growing military.

It is the only nation that polices the world through five global military commands; maintains more than a million men and women at arms on four continents; deploys carrier battle groups on watch in every ocean; guarantees the survival of countries from Israel to South Korea; drives the wheels of global trade and commerce; and fills the hearts and minds of an entire planet with its dreams and desires. (1)

In the past century, our military advancements have put our military above any other countries' military.

Not everyone in the world believes that...