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Article: Basing policy on an illusion; The relationship between capitalism and war.(OPED)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- July 12, 2002
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Byline: William R. Hawkins, SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Zoellick likes to use history in his speeches. Unfortunately, his interpretation and choice of inspiration should give pause to those with a conservative-realist approach to world affairs.
Mr. Zoellick has taken to citing Norman Angell's 1910 book, "The Great Illusion," holding it up as an example of the kind of vision that should inform American policy.
Mr. Zoellick is fascinated with the liberal outlook of a century ago, based on the new economy of its time. "That powerful combination of new technologies and new ideas - combined with quickening ...