In recent years, there has been a lot of talk about the decline of the United States as a superpower. Many experts have pointed to the rise of China, Russia, and Iran as key factors in the erosion of American dominance on the world stage. However, the demise of the US as a superpower is not solely a result of the actions of these countries. There are a number of other factors at play that are contributing to America’s decline as a global leader in defense and international relations.
One of the key factors in the decline of the US as a superpower is the erosion of trust in America’s leadership. The United States has spent much of the past two decades embroiled in controversial military interventions in the Middle East, and the fallout from these actions has damaged the country’s reputation as a global leader. The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as America’s use of drone strikes and other controversial tactics, have led to widespread distrust of US foreign policy and military actions. This lack of trust has made it more difficult for the United States to garner international support for its policies and initiatives, and has weakened America’s position as a global leader.
Another factor in the decline of the US as a superpower is the rise of other countries as economic and military powers. China, in particular, has emerged as a major rival to the United States, with a rapidly growing economy and an increasingly capable military. Russia and Iran, too, have been assertive in their respective regions and have sought to challenge American influence. These countries have sought to expand their own spheres of influence and have worked to undermine US interests in key regions like the Middle East and Eastern Europe. This has made it more difficult for the United States to maintain its position as the dominant global superpower.
Additionally, the United States has faced internal challenges that have weakened its ability to project power abroad. These challenges include political polarization, economic inequality, and domestic unrest. The deep divisions within American society have made it difficult for the country to present a united front on the world stage, and have led to a lack of consensus on key foreign policy issues. Economic inequality and domestic unrest have also strained the country’s resources and attention, making it more difficult for the United States to maintain its position as a global superpower.
In conclusion, while the rise of China, Russia, and Iran has certainly played a role in the decline of the United States as a superpower, it is not the sole factor at play. America’s own actions and internal challenges have also contributed to its diminished standing on the world stage. If the United States wants to reclaim its position as a global leader in defense and international relations, it will need to address these internal and external challenges in a strategic and thoughtful manner. Only then can America hope to once again assert its dominance and influence as a superpower.
The Chinese economic miracle is a direct result of the global order. Take it away and there will be no economic power house China anymore. China is not able to take care of their own energy needs, which comes from the Persian gulf.
Quite pathetic. The Europeans are not able to get their act together and take care of their own security and trade routes, but if the USA starts to get tired of keeping the global order together by patrolling the seas, they get the blame for not defending “our values.”
The term ‘rules based international order' has been used by the west opportunistically. The west devised these rules without consultation with others, and it imposed these rules on others and flouted them when convenient. For example when invading Iraq. Or supporting its colonial project in Israel. This man does not mention that west's own record of undermining the rules based order. He acknowledges that western dominance is coming to an end, with Russia defeating US hegemony militarily, China challenging it in the economy, and medium size powers like Iran, Turkey, Saudi, Emirates etc. refusing to play according to western dictates. But after acknowledging this, he concludes with a feeble plea to support Ukraine – when it is a lost case and the whole world knows ! Plus ca change…. the British colonial mentality cannot change. This man only wants restoration of the western order somehow and he thinks it is by supporting Ukraine. But the inventors of the rule based order do not want to fight for Ukraine and get killed.
As the Indian foreign minister said, it is time for the US to join the new international order for its own survival.
Rules based international order doesn’t work anymore in multipolar world because USA and its allies make all the rules and orders the rest of the world around, who would want that? Not the 90% rest of the world.
The so called "rules based water" is just a lie to perpetuate US super power hegemony. The US and it's allies have invaded so many countries, murdered thousands of innocent civilians. The invasion of Iraq was illegal. Even the UK shamefully went along with it. Where was the rules based order? Which values ? White lies US rules. No one takes them seriously, not even in Europe.
The Global South is not at all interested in maintaining US hegemony so we have see countries are teaming in to regional blocks in the Sout East Asia, in West Asia in South America and in Africa. Their strength comes with unity and united they will deal with power such as China, Russia, India or the US on their terms and not on US hegemon terms.
Sonner the US and its allies comes to terms with this new world without a global hegemon bully, sooner we can all move on towards the new reality.
I have been told that typical asian strategic timeframes, particularly Japan and China, can be more like 1000 years not just 100.
correction: 1:36 america said all of us, we will play human rights words for unfair and illegitimate wars, rest of the wold simply is pointing out Hypocrisy of it!
China and russia is better in terms of human rights than US any day
People in the west like to lie to themselves with their so called rules-based orderly international community. The rest of the world has been living in a dog eat dog world since they ceased to be western colonies. I wish the nations challenging US superpower hegemony were more democratic but I am elated that at least there are nations challenging it. A rules-based world order that isn't designed by everyone will never include everyone. There might be wear and bloodshed to arrive there but at least we are on that path now
Where does the "rules based International order" stand on facilitating occupation, apartheid,ethnic cleansing and attempted genocide? I guess it's okay with it.
Rules based order is such hypocritical bullshit by the US. Rules for thee and not for me
Well, the Maga useful idiots are much to blame for that predicament. We're top heavy with imbeciles in the voting public that keeps electing people whom have values beyond political power.
No other nations harms the U.S. but its leaders and politicians. They have been destroying other regimes in the name of Democracy, something that in reality themselves DO NOT have. Remember freedom of speech is NOT Democracy because if it was everything from the news to computer websites etc wouldn't be controlled in the name of security.
The west country stand with Ukraine but thay not stand with Palestine 😞.
“Rule based order”, “human rights” etc – he made sure to hit all the buzz words. Give me a break 😂 The west is desperately trying to cling on to their so called rule based order.
I'd also argue that a US congress divided and one party actively regurgitating Kremlin talking points and nominating a wannabe fascist dictator under four criminal indictments is probably not good for trying to establish the world order.
What is the "rule based international order"?
Simply means, whatever the US said it is (to the large extent) and what the EU countries said it is (to the lesser extent).
So the so called "rule based international order" is basically how the West control the rest of the world.
Not ideal, because the West prefers to colonize, enslave, commit genocide and loot anytime anywhere.
So they replaced these favorite pastime with "rule based international order"..
Not because the West suddenly grew conscience after WW2, but more because they suffered destruction,
and especially in Asia, the Japanese showed that European power is a myth.
Asian countries saw how the Japanese can defeat them easily..
So where are we at now?
The rise of China, and American stupidity making Russia an enemy, leads the way to provide
an alternative to the G7's "rule based international ordera.k.a BRICS!
BRICS in 2025 will be totally different with BRICS in 2023.
My prediction is there will be 40-50 countries in BRICS 2025, representing 60% of global GDP
and trading mostly in BRICS currency.
Moral corruption is the landmark of USA's international image
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We need a new global model. The US is too bloody. Both today and historically.
2: 32 music to the ears