Recalibrating America: Reversing the Degenerative Spiral of the United States into Peril

The United States has been a significant actor on the global stage and the world’s sole hegemony since the end of the Cold War in December 1991. That stated, things have changed in recent years as this nation’s economy has slowed, as it attempts to remain engaged globally, and as other nations like China have grown their economies at a faster rate. It is becoming increasingly clear that the United States might become a waning power especially when taking this in consideration to the military industrial congressional complex with investments in military equipment and systems that are complex, underperform, and those that are beleaguered by significant cost overruns. As underscored above, this country is facing significant challenges regarding, not just the deficit in spending, but more importantly, rising debt especially in the context of the current tax code in the United States. Illegal immigration is another concern as a domestic issue, as is the solvency of social security and the lack of ability for it to pay out to retirees at present rates in future years. Term Limits for members of Congress are another challenge. Other issues are more focused on individuals, and these include the likes of credit card debt, the lack of home ownership, significant student loans, the need for a personal investment strategy, a need for a grounding in personal finances, as well as creating conditions to elevate the importance of technical skills. This book looks to address these issues through sections focused on background information, problem identification, fixes, and concluding remarks.