The Rise of Mid-Level Powers
Mid-level non-nuclear powers like Japan, Australia, Germany, and Canada share common values as free and democratic countries, and all are allies of the US. It is time for such countries to form a coalition that can contribute more effectively to, and wield greater influence over, efforts to promote international security.
The security environment since the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States has clearly demonstrated the limits of the United Nations, or even the US as the world’s sole military superpower, to maintain international security. However, like-minded mid-level powers with similar intentions could complement what the UN or the US lacks, effectively generating sufficient clout to stabilize the global security environment.
The security environment since the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States has clearly demonstrated the limits of the United Nations, or even the US as the world’s sole military superpower, to maintain international security. However, like-minded mid-level powers with similar intentions could complement what the UN or the US lacks, effectively generating sufficient clout to stabilize the global security environment.