America’s Position in the WorldJohn Jay had served in the diplomatic jungles of Europe and had seen what designs the great European powers held for America. Here he explains just how parlous America’s position was in the world. It’s not a pretty picture, and Jay describes it in terms of diplomatic realism. From his perspective, the Union was the only hope of keeping Europe’s predators at bay. Federalist #4Concerning Dangers from Foreign Force and Influence (Part 3 of 4) John Jay, 7 November 1787 1 To the People of the State of New York: *** 2 My last paper assigned...
