ABSTRACT
America’s co-operation can be of special power and value not only because of her immense resources, moral and material, but also because of her relative detachment. The very fact that she stands outside most of the conflicts of policy which may cause trouble, though she remains vitally interested in the safeguarding of peace, may give to her judgment an exceptional authority. American governments have tabled proposals and then have missed the opportunity of seeing that those proposals were given effect to. In short, the American contribution has been much less effectual than it would have been if America had been right inside the League, instead of half in and half out. Ad hoc co-operation with the League has proved an unsatisfactory relationship both for America’s direct interests and for the maintenance of peace.
