Thomas Friedman Hal Herzog Summary

Robert Jervis in ‘Security dilemma’ states that “states can neither neglect the possibility that others will become aggressive in the future nor credibly guarantee that they themselves remain peaceful”. He argued that although other motives such as ‘greed, glory and honour’ come into play, much of international politics is

According to the hegemonic stability theory, “a hegemonic power is necessary to support a highly integrated world economy.” (Nau 2007, 280) Nau explains that as long as there is a relative distribution of power, no one power can affect the system as a whole (280). When there are several equally competitive countries, the global economy reaches the model of a perfect market. Each state acts according to their self-interest, and such behavior leads to higher gains for everyone because “competition maximizes efficiency” (Nau 2007, 280) in a perfect market. However, there is no place for violence in a perfect market because a hegemon assures security by deploying a police force (Nau 2007, 280). Since there is usually no such force in the international system, many competitive nations have to fear violence. This is what the realists meant when they stated that in the multipolar world, nations cannot be sure about alliances. In addition, the United States and the Soviet Union were the two great powers after World War II; thus, they developed an example of a bipolar world, in which there are separate and self-governing “half-world” economies that includes very little trade with each other (Nau 2007, 280).

Friedman, A. J., Boyko, S., Cosby, R., Hatton-Bauer, J., & Turnbull, G. (2009). Effective Teaching Strategies and Methods of Delivery for Patient Education. 37.

There is a solidarity and interdependence about the modern world, both technically and morally, which makes it impossible for any nation completely to isolate itself from economic and political upheavals in the rest of the world, especially when such upheavals appear to be spreading and not declining... We are determined to keep out of war, yet we cannot insure ourselves against the disastrous effects of war and the dangers of involvement. We are adopting such measures as will minimize our risk of involvement, but we cannot have complete protection in a world of disorder in which confidence and security

Friedman has a feel of authority in his writing that makes the reader believe him. He uses ethos well without bragging on his credentials or why we should believe him. By stating,“[o]ur staying power is ambiguous, our enemy is barbarous, our regional allies are duplicitous, our European allies are feckless and the Iraqis and

Michael Gerson does a very good job of organizing his column and expressing clear thoughts.

As the U.S. continues to fight the Global War on Terrorism, Barnett makes a compelling argument that that the U.S. will continue to utilize military action within those regions and countries that have been unable to accept globalization. Additionally, future engagements will not be with countries of similar size to the U.S., rather smaller states that have significant political, social, and economic challenges. These regions prove to be a threat to the U.S. strategic policy and the theory of globalization and free democracy.

Capturing the Friedman’s is directed by Andrew Jarecki. The film focuses on the 1980’s investigation and conviction of Arnold Friedman and his son Jesse Friedman on charges of child molestation. This film could certainly be put into the category of accidental excellence as Andrew Jarecki was initially interested in creating a documentary on New York City clowns and it was only through his interviews with David Friedman (the most successful of Manhattan clowns) that he stumbled upon a goldmine of a back-story. The result is a fascinating and revealing documentary about suburban family dysfunction.

For decades, the Middle East has been a hot bed for one conflict after another. Countries like Russia, China, and North Korea are using

in the business world. Chapter 12. The unflat world: no guns or cell phones allowed, Freidman discuss on how technology can shrink the world which doesn’t mean all people in different places. Chapter 13. Globalization of the local: the cultural revolution, talks about how more and more people are using social media and the internet giving them the opportunity to market their merchandise and advertising for free. By doing this it helps low income families to increase their finances. Chapter 14. The dell theory of conflict prevention, Freidman first discuss when he visited the Dell company by Austin, TX to see how is notebook was built and from where did the parts come from. So, the Dell Theory is no two countries that are both part of a major

The article begins with Friedman presenting an uncommon question, developing the idea that humans may not actually get smarter, but improve at a given subject through repetition; Friedman also begins to unveil an answer through an investigation, it provided evidence that advancement comes from the repetition of a subject, and the contradiction that there is actual learning taking place in the minds of those sixty and older.

This theory related to globalization and present day wars that the united States are involved in currently. According to Bensel, “more recently, however, efforts to cooperate as a way to minimize conflict have gained some traction as globalization and improved international cooperation open new doors toward diplomacy” (Bensel, 2012, pg. 1). When it comes to globalization, there is a difference between rich and poor

He was born on July 31, 1912 in Brooklyn, New York. He was youngest out of siblings. His parents, Jeno Friedman and Sara Landau, were Jewish Immigrants that worked as merchants. When he was a year old, his family and him moved to New Jersey. Since his mom only ran a dry goods store and his father didn’t have a successful job, they were not wealthy, but they had enough to eat and survive, and most of all they had a united family where they found comfort and love. (Friedman)

As said in the interview BBC did with Zakaria. “As Brazil becomes more important player in Latin America, as china becomes one in Asia, India one in south Asia, whose power is being constrained?”(BBC, Zakaria). With the rise of these countries it means a significant decrease in the political influence around the world that the U.S has had since its rise to power will decline. As these countries and many more begin to expand their reach taking those ideas of how the United States made its come up to become a superpower. With all these countries rising, Zakaria believes this will create a more stable world, and even though the United States necessarily wouldn’t be at the top of the game anymore, I believe a more stable world, is a safer world. With that in mind,

The phrase: "the world is flat" can be interpreted in many ways. Basically what Friedman means by "flat" is "linked." The falling of trade and political barriers and technical advances have made it possible to do business, instantaneously with billions of other people around the world. It has allowed for parts of the world, which had previously been cut off, like China and India, to successfully compete in the world market. Thus, the playing field is being leveled, and no one nation has an advantage. Friedman could also refer to a "flat world" in a metaphorical sense. In a spherical earth you cannot see around the world and cannot recognize the opportunities far from where you live. If the world were flat you could see it all. There