In the first decade of the twenty-first century, intellectuals in Washington and London advocated for a new liberal imperialism as a way of managing the security problem posed by failed and collapsing states.

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In the early 2000s, following the events of 9/11 and the subsequent interventions in Afghanistan and Iraq, there was indeed a discourse among some intellectuals and policymakers in Washington and London advocating for what they termed a "new liberal imperialism" or "liberal interventionism." This approach was seen as a way to address the security threats posed by failed and collapsing states by promoting democracy and liberal values, under the belief that such states were breeding grounds for terrorism and instability.

In the First Decade of the Twenty-First Century, Intellectuals in Washington