From World War II until the 1980s, the United States reigned supreme as both the economic and the military leader of the world. The major shifts in global politics that came about with the dismantling of the Eastern Bloc have left the United States unchallenged as the pre-eminent military power, but American economic might has declined drastically in the face of competition, first from Germany and Japan and more recently from the newly prosperous countries elsewhere.

In this book, Noam Chomsky points to the potentially catastrophic consequences of this imbalance. He reveals a world in which the United States exploits its advantage ruthlessly to enforce its national interests - and in the process destroys weaker nations.

Deterring Democracy offers a devastating analysis of American Imperialism, drawing alarming connections between its repression of information inside the US and its aggressive empire-building abroad.

Why You Should Read

1. Gain Insight into American Imperialism: Chomsky provides a critical examination of how the United States has used its power to influence global politics and economies.

2. Understand the Economic Decline: Explore the reasons behind the decline of American economic dominance and its impact on global power dynamics.

3. Learn About Information Repression: Discover the connections between domestic information control and international empire-building.

4. Recognize the Consequences of Imbalance: Understand the potential dangers of a world where one nation holds disproportionate power.

5. Challenge Your Perspective: Chomsky’s analysis encourages readers to question and critically evaluate the actions of their own government.