Source: Antiwar.com
by Michael Holmes
“In Why America Can’t Retrench (And How It Might), Peter Harris suggests that America’s worldwide posture is less a strategic choice than a default ingrained in its DNA, where an imperial presidency, a sprawling military-industrial complex, and a political culture punishing perceived weaknesses perpetuate the status quo. Harris is a non-resident fellow at Defense Priorities and an associate professor of political science at Colorado State University. With an impressive synthesis of historical context and institutional critique, he explores why any pullback from the US’ military primacy is almost unthinkable within the current political structure. He observes that Americans rarely get to choose from a true range of options on foreign policy.” (06/13/25)