The U.S.A. is idealistic and does see its role as helping the world and keepinmg world peace. This may not be done in the best way and may, indeed, sometimes be clumsy. Neverthless the rest of the world should be grateful and appreciative. Teach America To Think I do not believe that the U.S.A. is any worse at thinking than than other countries. But it is very important to the rest of the world that the U.S.A. becomes better at thinking than other countries.
Education does a very poor job of teaching thinking.
The concern is with the traditional 'what is' thinking. This means analysis, judgement and argument. These methods are limited and old-fashioned. They are not much use for the 'what can be' type of thinking. You can anlyse the past - but you have to design the future.