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Today, with the world wars of the 20th century relegated to the past, the grim reality of the US foreign policy is that the traditions of its Founding Fathers and anti-imperialism have been forgotten once and for all. Adapted from the source document.

Although Japan is Russia's most important economic & geopolitical partner in the Far East, it is contended that Moscow should also maintain relations with the Chinese while remaining cautious of their size & economic power. It is noted that Japanese banks had accrued half of the assets of the world's largest banks by 1993; however, the 1998 Asian crisis forced Japan to decrease its global ambitions. Meanwhile, the restoration of Chinese sovereignty over Hong Kong gave Beijing control over one of the world's largest financial/economic centers. China's rapid transformation into an economic giant is traced & significant differences between Chinese reforms/reformers & their Russian counterparts are pointed out with special attention given to cultural & civilizational distinctions. China & Russia share the goal of restoring the "past glory of the Middle Kingdom" even though they have worked toward it in contrasting ways. The impact of the 2008 global economic crisis on Russia's relationship with both Japan & China & doubts the Chinese & Russians have about each other are discussed. Adapted from the source document.

The article analyzes American foreign policy since the Truman's administration, comparing Secretary of State Dean Acheson to President Obama's current roles and policies. The author highlights historical events and people through the U.S. policies regarding China, the Korean and Vietnamese Wars, the gunboat diplomacy towards Central America and conflicts in the Gulf and Afghanistan, the author highlights his views on American hegemony in the world. The author also ties in Chinas economic emergence, particularly though WTO membership and role in the current financial crisis. In closing the author opines on the U.S. involvement in Afghanistan, stating Russia needs to stand on the sidelines; concentrating on building a checks and balances system of the relationship, and the possibility of the Obama administrations forcible acceptance of conservative arguments re foreign policy. Adapted from the source document.