An empirical look at America's declining global dominance ahead of its 250th birthday
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The Economist
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The article examines America's global power and whether it is truly in decline ahead of the country's 250th birthday. It notes that discussions of American power are prone to hyperbole, citing Trump's contrasting inaugural speeches from 2017 ("American carnage") and 2025 ("America will reclaim its rightful place"). Public sentiment is gloomy, with 60% of Americans believing their country will be less important globally by 2050. The piece promises an empirical look at whether America's dominance is actually fading.
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Six in ten now think that, by 2050, their country will be 'less important in the world' than today.
Discussions of American power are prone to hyperbole.
Ahead of its 250th birthday, an empirical look shows the world’s leading country no longer stands so far apart
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