International order is not an evolution; it is an imposition. It is the domination of one vision over others- in this case, the domination of liberal free market principles of economics, democratic principles of politics, and a peaceful international system over other visions that other nations and peoples may have. It will last only as long as those who favor it retain the capacity to defend it.
Robert KaganThe thing that I would say is that U.S. power is not eternal. I am not saying that it won't come to an end. Because it will.
Robert KaganForeign policy is like hitting a baseball: if you fail 70 percent of the time, you go to the Hall of Fame.
Robert Kagan