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The author argues that the US goes into the role of empire during its takeover of the Philippines, the US has not behaved as a typical royal power. Instead, if one wishes the US should be viewed as a player umpire who sometimes fails in its role by being biased as one of the parties in the game. To be sure there are overtone that need to be examined when analyzing history and considering policy. So Ms Cobbs Hoffman has an explanation that is worth reading.
Elizabeth needs to turn her attention to Cold War interventions in nations such as Iraq and Guatemala, which clearly illustrate the compromise of American ideals after World War II, but which she asserts fit the conflicted role of player-umpire.
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