The 55th State

I've read a few articles by Thomas P. M. Barnett before and I like his analysis of modern problems. He currently has an article in the October issue of Esquire called The 55th State. Here is a link to his web site: http://www.thomaspmbarnett.com/media/medialinks_index.htm

Here is the link to the Esquire article which is entitled The Next Five States:

http://www.esquire.com/features/esquire-100/fivestates1007

If you want some really interesting reading.!! Great to read and discuss over a few pints!