Minor League, Major Problems.

In this article the author examines why establishing a league of democracies would not be a smart decision for the U.S. president that succeeds President George W. Bush. Establishing a league of democracies has few benefits and more significant consequences. The author predicts that the next president will have to devote much of his efforts to repairing the financial crisis and resolving conflicts in the Middle East. The author also argues for why the U.S. and its democratic allies should invest in more extensive partnerships with rising autocracies, such as China, Russia, and the Persian Gulf states.