Russian Navy – Russia is exercising in the Baltic Sea.

• The Hindu: Russia displays naval power

Background – Imperialism – The United Statesóthe most carefree, happiest empire in historyónow confronts the question of whether it can escape Romeís fate. The challenge can be localized, for a moment in Afghanistan, then in Iraq, but it is global in character. This nation has no choice but to exercise its imperial power, and how it does so will shape the emerging world order and test its own legitimacy as a democratic society.

• Naval War College Review: The Challenges of American Imperial Power