Western Civilization, the Recovery of Greek Wisdom, and Today

As Americans know from their own illustrious history, any nation’s well-being hinges on only a few factors. Its prosperity, freedom, and overall stability depend on its constitutional and political stability. A secure currency and financial order are also essential, as is a strong military.
Perhaps most important is a first-rate inductive educational system. 

Of course, nothing is possible without general social calm (often dependent on a reverence for the past) and secure borders.

The following article by Dr. Victor Davis Hanson and YouTube presentation are well worth the time.

How Much Ruin Do We Have Left?

Western Civilization, the Recovery of Greek Wisdom, and Today