Geopolitical Expert Ian Bremmer on the Choices America Faces

Q: You seemed to argue at an Intelligence Squared U.S. / Open to Debate, that the US cannot be the world police anymore. How does this notion fit into your idea of an Indispensable America?

Bremmer: I did argue that (though they assign you the position… and any good debater should be able to analytically handle that). But I think Indispensable America is becoming much more challenging. US allies are less capable/willing to support. US adversaries are more willing to challenge. And the willingness of the American people to pay the tab in blood and treasure is decreasing. I’d be much more comfortable with Indispensable America if I believed we could actually follow through on it.