Summary: There is no arguing with the fact that America is the global superpower of recent times - but does the 'American Empire' perform a vital role as the 'World's Policeman', or pursue an aggressively imperialist policy to protect its own interests? And does the 'American Empire' even exist? Arguing in favour of the motion are William Shawcross, Anne McElvoy and Bernard-Henri Levy. Arguing against the motion are Charles Glass, Clyde Prestowitz, and Sir Samuel Brittan.
