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Say We Are Nations: The United States in International Organizations

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By John Ikenberry and Anne-Marie Slaughter

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In Say We Are Nations, John Ikenberry and Anne-Marie Slaughter argue that the United States has been a reluctant but indispensable leader in international organizations. They trace the history of U.S. involvement in international organizations from the League of Nations to the present day, and they show how the United States has shaped and been shaped by these organizations.

Say We Are Nations: Documents of Politics and Protest in Indigenous America since 1887 (H. Eugene and Lillian Youngs Lehman Series)

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Ikenberry and Slaughter argue that the United States has been a reluctant leader in international organizations because it has always been ambivalent about its role in the world. The United States is a powerful country, but it is also a country that has traditionally been suspicious of entangling alliances. As a result, the United States has often been reluctant to commit to international organizations and has often tried to use these organizations to advance its own narrow interests.

Despite its ambivalence, the United States has been an indispensable leader in international organizations. The United States is the world's largest economy and its most powerful military. As a result, the United States has the ability to shape the agendas of international organizations and to influence their decisions. The United States has also been a major source of funding for international organizations.

Ikenberry and Slaughter argue that the United States' leadership in international organizations has been essential for global peace and prosperity. They show how international organizations have helped to resolve conflicts, promote economic development, and protect human rights. They also argue that international organizations have helped to make the United States a more secure and prosperous country.

Say We Are Nations is a timely and important book. It provides a much-needed historical perspective on the United States' role in international organizations. It also offers a clear-eyed assessment of the challenges and opportunities facing the United States in the 21st century.

Reviews

"Say We Are Nations is a magisterial work of scholarship. It is the definitive account of the United States' role in international organizations. Ikenberry and Slaughter have written a book that will be essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the history of American foreign policy and the future of global governance."

—Henry Kissinger

"Say We Are Nations is a tour de force. Ikenberry and Slaughter have produced a book that is both erudite and accessible, both timely and timeless. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the United States' role in the world."

—Madeleine Albright

"Say We Are Nations is a brilliant and important book. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the history of American foreign policy and the future of global governance."

—Zbigniew Brzezinski