Well said Poonte bro, We can disagree without being personal. When we are discussing IR, we all have our own framework of analysis. Some like the libera perspectivel, some like the Realist perspective, and there are people who base their analysis on the Marxist perspective. I personally see a strong security/defense as the most telling feature of a superpower. But I have to admit, I am truly amazed and impressed by the ability of some of the posters.( I knew you were a pro, so was expecting your views on this.) Of course there are disagreements, and there will be in the future. Now waiting for your threat .. oops THREAD on global issues. Alright guys, lert's save our energy to discuss in the next thread. Let's give our brains some rest. Qing Dao, Bud, Miller, Guiness, Harp, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Samuel Adams, Beck, Heiniken, Corona, Carlseberg, Amstel.. or microbrews.. just grab a can/bottle/glass/pitcher of whichever you prefer..All work and no play is no life at all ! (A Jose Cuevro commercial) :-)