Contemporary U.S. History: Policemen of the World
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Contemporary U.S. History: Policemen of the World
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Contemporary U.S. History: Policemen of the World
Introduction
The United States has a strong influence on other countries all over the globe. This is because America has the capital to provide aids, finances and influence policies in other nations. The U.S, military functions gained recognition after the civil war, and they were referred to as the world’s policemen. Their gain control over other countries won them an increase in roles and duties. These responsibilities include maintaining tranquility and order worldwide, and by doing this, they are considered as the policemen of the world. Up to now U.S. has is the ideal example of the policemen of the world.
International events involving the US military from the past five years that can be traced back to a foreign policy created after the Civil War.
After the Second World War, America took precautionary steps to prevent an outbreak of futures world by developing and implementing policies that would curb the development of nuclear weapons in the future. However, America have nuclear power despite it banning other nations from more development. Through this, it maintains control and superiority over other nations (Wolfe, 2012). Therefore, to maintain it dominant nature, America has implemented several foreign policies. These policies include preventing development of nuclear weapons in countries like Iran, China, and Syria and development of Strategic Defense Initiative. Just as the policies suggest, America has always tried to act as the world superpower. Moreover, due to fear of other countries acquiring capabilities similar to theirs, they decided to compel nations such as Iran and South Korea to stop development of mass destruction weapons.
Three aspects of US history since 1865 that has led to the USA rise as a world superpower policeman
For America to become and maintain the superpower position, it has to establish some regulations that would permit them to execute methods of control. These methods were aimed at controlling the production of weapons and military equipment. Several events take place throughout the decade that reflects the rise and role of America as a superpower (Nikou, 2014). They include anti-terrorism policies whereby every non-citizen or immigrants had to undergo extreme inspection and clearance measures. This eventually leads to the revision of immigration policies since America was viewed as the land of hope, which attracted many immigrants all around the globe, who sought to raise their livelihood (Nikou, 2014). Therefore, America...