Unrivaled Quotes

“Unipolarity is not omnipotence; it simply means that the United States has more than twice the wealth and military capabilities of any other nation. To translate those resources into influence, the United States will often have to collaborate with regional players.”
― Michael Beckley, Unrivaled: Why America Will Remain the World's Sole Superpower

“It becomes clear that America’s economic and military lead over other countries is much larger than typically assumed—and the trends are mostly in its favor.”
― Michael Beckley, Unrivaled: Why America Will Remain the World's Sole Superpower

“I argue that the United States will remain the world’s sole superpower for many decades, and probably throughout this century. We are not living in a transitional post–Cold War era. Instead, we are in the midst of what could be called the unipolar era—a period as profound as any epoch in modern history.”
― Michael Beckley, Unrivaled: Why America Will Remain the World's Sole Superpower

“Throughout the years of research and writing, my wife, Silvana, has been my best friend and sharpest critic, providing incisive feedback, unwavering support, good humor, and timely kicks in the rear. She scrutinized every word of this book, except for this paragraph, and her wise judgment vastly improved the final product. More important, her love and laughter lifted my spirits and made me whole. This book would not exist without her, and my life would not be nearly as fulfilling.”
― Michael Beckley, Unrivaled: Why America Will Remain the World's Sole Superpower