Yay for Imperial America

In the Globalist, former neocon Michael Lind asks: is America the New Roman Empire?

Americans used to denounce empire. Many current U.S. pundits, however, call for the United States to establish a benevolent global empire. Is the idea of "Imperial America" an inspiring vision? Or is it a misreading of past and present — and a betrayal of America's republican traditions?

For prime examples of the punditry calling for a "benign" American imperialism, check out essays from Max Boot, Jonah Goldberg, and Paul Johnson.