https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2013/02/02/an-america-cramped-by-defensiveness/feed/HotAir is the leading conservative blog for breaking news and commentary covering the Biden administration, politics, media, culture, and current elections.en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 06:13:51 -0400<![CDATA[After World War II, the United States sought to create a world of economic interdependence and prosperity, hoping to banish the malaise that helped precipitate a global conflict. The prospect of rapid growth in the developing world was not viewed as a threat but rather offered the promise of robust markets for American goods and ingenuity. &#8230;]]>Sat, 02 Feb 2013 07:30:31 -0500<![CDATA[Erika Johnsen]]>https://hotair.com/headlines/2013/02/02/an-america-cramped-by-defensiveness-n99802