Question

Respond to the following excerpt from Dr. Howard French in Foreign Policy. “China has generated a number of durable idealized narratives about its position in the world and its relations with other peoples. The essence of these narratives concerns China’s intercourse with neighbors. It is worth stating that pretty much every important power generates idealized narratives about itself. Just as clearly, none of these powers consistently live up to their self-idealization. According to myths dear to Americans, whose society was founded on the basis of slavery and the dispossession and substantial eradication of the native population, the United States is a force for liberty in the world. More recently, and prior to Trump, the United States has also long promoted an image of itself a country that is keen on openness, in ideas, in matters of immigration and in trade. None of these things have been consistently true of the United States — ever.” Do you agree? Explain.

Answer 1

I think US has always welcomed the matters of immigration and trade in open arms and it is considered as a highly liberal economy for that matter. This is the reason for it to be counted as one of the most leading superpowers if the world over time. Even before Trump, the reputed and honorable men who have served teh nation as the President have always tried to grow the nation a step ahead of the world with their wisdom and understanding and this approach has always favored the nation as a whole. There have been cases when tensions have grown in the nation over matters of trade and immigration but i personally believe the best decisions have been made to align with world peace and dignity.