WTH Happened to U.S. Global Leadership? Senator Tom Cotton on his new book Only the Strong

The disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan. A lack of strategy to
face China. Indifference in the face of Iranian protests.
In-fighting over the correct policy to support Ukraine. Is it any
wonder that the American people are wondering about the efficacy
and longevity of America’s power? A hard look at American history
suggests that the reasons behind American decline have more to do
with choice than with circumstances. Decline, after all, is a
choice for American presidents persuaded the nation is not a
force for good in the world. Leaders in Washington who are
willing to adopt strong and decicive military policy are few and
far between, on both sides of the aisle. How do we fix decades of
decaying interest in American power? How do we market American
security in the global context to reluctant internationalists?


These questions and more with today’s guest, Senator Tom Cotton.
Sen. Cotton is the U.S. Senator for Arkansas, and just released
the book, Only the Strong: Reversing the Left’s Plot to Sabotage
America. His senatorial committees include the Judiciary
Committee, the Intelligence Committee, and the Armed Services
Committee. He previously served in Iraq with the 101st Airborne,
and served in Afghanistan with a Provincial Reconstruction team.
He also served with The Old Guard at Arlington National Cemetery,
and has received the Bronze Star Medal, Combat Infantry Badge,
and Ranger Tab.


Download the transcript here.