America Should Be the World's Policeman: A Debate

Introduction: Intelligence Squared U.S. (2:52)

Debate "Housekeeping" (2:47)

For the Motion: Max Boot (7:31)

Against the Motion: Ellen Laipson (7:37)

For the Motion: Michael Mandelbaum (6:20)

Against the Motion: Matthew Parris (8:06)

QA: Diplomacy as Alternative (1:53)

QA: Limits of Engagement (1:30)

For the Motion: Douglas Murray (7:14)

Against the Motion: Ian Bremmer (7:45)

QA: How Can America Police Iraq and Afghanistan? (1:57)

QA: Will the World Follow U.S. Leadership? (2:06)

Pre-Debate Vote Results (0:49)

QA: Will American Public Support World Policeman Role? (2:24)

QA: What Should We Do with UN Peace Missions? (1:46)

QA: British Empire as Force for Good (2:02)

QA: Legitimacy of Policeman (1:43)

QA: Opposition to America (2:27)

QA: What Do We Do When Others Oppose U.S. Policeman Role? (2:09)

QA: What To Do About North Korea (2:32)

QA: Does U.S. Have Enough Power to Be Hegemon? (2:19)

QA: What is the Criterion for Intervention? (2:35)

QA: Should We Implement Draft? (2:29)

QA: World Policing and War Distinction (1:28)

Closing Statement Against: Ellen Laipson (2:22)

Closing Statement For: Max Boot (1:56)

Closing Statement Against: Matthew Paris (2:24)

Closing Statement For: Michael Mandelbaum (1:37)

Closing Statement Against: Ian Bremmer (1:58)

Closing Statement For: Douglas Murray (2:07)

Time to Vote (2:51)

Vote Results (1:24)

Credits: America Should Be the World's Policeman: A Debate (0:31)