Since the end of World War II, the United States has played a unique security role in the world. The security umbrella of the United States enabled war ravaged nations to rebuild and the Cold War came to a peaceful conclusion. But when compared to any other period over the last several centuries, the last half of the 20th century was a period of historic prosperity and relative peace.
Author: February 11, 2026
Published at: 2026-02-11 00:00:00
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