[ I imagine the rabid right and the rabid left will be equally dismissive of this work, but the rest can, at least, find room for sensible debate. -k ]

I feel sure that Barnett has been discussed on this site in the past. In any event, my thoughts on this essay echo K's comment. Its somewhat relaxing to read someone who appears to be unconcerned with sacred cows of the present political spectrum.

Thomas P.M. Barnett: The Worldchanging Interview