Module 4

Summary and Analysis of Michael Beckley’s “Rogue Superpower: Why This Could Be an Illiberal American Century”

(published February 9, 2025)

This module delves into Michael Beckley’s thought-provoking work, Rogue Superpower: Why This Could Be an Illiberal American Century. Beckley challenges us to reconsider the future, arguing that while demographic and technological shifts will bolster American economic and military might, they may simultaneously erode our global commitment to liberal values. Brought to you by Tony Bailetti, Ph.D., and Ian Lee, Ph.D. of Carleton University’s Sprott School of Business, this analysis examines how emerging trends both reinforce power and complicate our ideals.