mine what of the country’s global influence it is willing to abandon and in which areas. This is fundamental since the end of the Obama administration has already evidenced a shift in global and regional political dynamics toward Russia and China (states that provide military and economic incentives to others without the demand of commitments to democracy, human and civil rights, or – even – peace and stability).
There is, undoubtedly, much to consider and write about in the weeks and months to come. Today, however, and as a conclusion to the above, it is crucial to repeat one particular imperative from Clinton’s recent concession speech:
“Never stop believing that fighting for what’s right is worth it”.
This is a maxim that conservatives in the US and worldwide have shown and continue to show their commitment to. It is incumbent upon liberals in the US and everywhere else to prove that they also understand it and that they are steadfastly committed to fighting for what they believe is worthwhile and right.