The power of a nation-state by no means consists only in its armed forces, but also in its economic and technological resources; in the dexterity, foresight and resolution with which its foreign policy is conducted; in the efficiency of its social and political organization. It consists most of all in the nation itself: the people; their skills, energy, ambition, discipline, initiative; their beliefs, myths and illusions. And it consists, further, in the way all these factors are related to one another. Moreover, national power has to be considered not only in itself, in its absolute extent, but relative to the state’s foreign or imperial obligations; it has to be considered relative to the power of other states. – Correlli Barnett.
Texas is often mentioned as a state to secede. The problem with this is that Texans would want to take the flag and the name “America” with them. So Texans really just want to kick everyone else out.
Very interesting article, and I love the graphics.
You and your readers might be interested in reading my series on American Progress:
https://frompovertytoprogress.substack.com/t/american-progress
The power of a nation-state by no means consists only in its armed forces, but also in its economic and technological resources; in the dexterity, foresight and resolution with which its foreign policy is conducted; in the efficiency of its social and political organization. It consists most of all in the nation itself: the people; their skills, energy, ambition, discipline, initiative; their beliefs, myths and illusions. And it consists, further, in the way all these factors are related to one another. Moreover, national power has to be considered not only in itself, in its absolute extent, but relative to the state’s foreign or imperial obligations; it has to be considered relative to the power of other states. – Correlli Barnett.
Very well put!
Texas is often mentioned as a state to secede. The problem with this is that Texans would want to take the flag and the name “America” with them. So Texans really just want to kick everyone else out.