The purpose of American strategic culture: A study of American exceptionalism and its implications for U.S. grand strategy and America s global role
Journal: Duo Research Archive (University of Oslo)
Year: 2015

The purpose of this thesis is to reconsider the current position of American exceptionalism in American society and its influence on U.S. grand strategy with regard to the future direction of U.S. world leadership. It offers an introduction to the debate on American exceptionalism, and argues that American exceptionalism has a profound impact on the formulation of strategy. Thus any adjustments in Americans sense of self may lead to great changes in its national interests and significantly alter