How Hyperpowers Rise to Global Dominance – And Why They Fall

What makes a nation one of the greats of history and why do great nations eventually lose prominence in the world? We’ll explore the ebb and flow of global influence throughout history this hour with Amy Chua, John Duff Jr. Professor of Law at Yale Law School. Her new book is “Day of Empire: How Hyperpowers Rise to Global Dominance – And Why They Fall” (Doubleday, 2007).