Abstract
The text is the transcript of a debate which occurred in 1994, between American eminent personalities who have the legitimacy to speak about American foreign policies. The debate is about the role of the US in the Global Structure, after the end of the Cold War. As the United Nations are increasing their power, we may wonder if it can reinforce the US. It took place in a climate of agitation, just before the adoption of the budget which planned military strategies in two areas in order to increase American hegemony. A. E. Carroll (Director, center for information) explains that adopting such policies is not reasonable because the American government cannot afford it, because American citizens do not want it, and because the global community cannot accept it.
His analysis is relevant because it shows the different dimensions a State has to take into consideration before deciding something. He also points out the weaknesses in the decision-making process of the UN in terms of military strategies. Especially, he states there improvements are needed in the military staff committee which should be revitalized according to him.
Carroll also makes other proposals in order to facilitate communication and organization if the UN to increase its power. Indeed, in his opinion, the UN must be the peacemaker of the world, above states' interests. He also thinks the world court has to be strengthened. His conclusion is that the UN (reinforced) must be more efficient to ensure the security of America than the US itself.
