[extropy-chat] Globalization: A new Map with A Different Perspective

[Natasha Vita-More]

I'm not usually one to discuss the military or war, and even 20th Century 
politics, but this was interesting to me because it opened my eyes to how 
the government strategies.  This article was in "Esquire" magazine March 
03.  http://www.thomaspmbarnett.com/published/pentagonsnewmap.htm

Regardless of anyone's personal views about the war in Iraq, it is 
important, I think, to understand how our military and government think. 
The article explains the US military's strategy in regards to a new 
security paradigm of disconnectedness as equal to danger.  It also uses 
globalization as a new map which marks countries as "Core," the Gap" and 
the "Seam."  These three areas refer to countries and their relationship to 
connectedness or disconnectedness in the world game.

The piece also defends the US's involvement in Iraq or anywhere, for that 
matter, within the "Gap" locations.  The point the author (Brett) is making 
is that until the Gap regions are connected to the Core regions, they will 
continue to be terroristic threats to the Core regions.  The Seam regions 
are locations where the terrorists develop their bases and infiltrate the Core.

In order to increase the Core's immune system, the US needs to stay 
connected, even with the Gap. (Thus oil.)

The piece also explains that "security" is the US's best export.

Natasha


Natasha Vita-More
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