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America’s global role is more contested and uncertain than at any time since World War II, and the time is ripe for a fundamental reevaluation of the nation’s strategy. To meet this moment, the Council on Foreign Relations is launching the Future of American Strategy Initiative, a multiyear effort that aims to answer one defining question: Where does America go from here?To kickstart this conversation, CFR scholars, across 27 essays, explore the evolving strategic environment the United States w

A football-field-sized American flag and a red, white, and blue light display were unveiled at the Hoover Dam as part of celebrations marking America’s 250th anniversary.