Europe Seems to Hear Echoes of Empires Past

The United States has long been acknowledged as a world superpower. However, following the success of the US led war in Iraq, some observers in Europe argue that the United States is also becoming an imperial power, akin to the great Roman and British empires. American military victories in Afghanistan, Kosovo and the Persian Gulf War of 1991 are cited as examples of American global power and domination. While conservatives in Washington, and perhaps most Americans, would counter that the US does not share the traditional imperialist goal of accumulating wealth and resources, much of the world remains wary. – YaleGlobal