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I don't think we're in decline as much as we are in a state of stagnated growth.

Other powers around the world are having growth spurts.... and so these contenders are destined to have more leverage on the world stage.

It will take a lot of time, however, for another country to surpass the U.S. in total world power because we still have the strongest military in the world and we have led by example for decades upon decades. Even if another county equals us in economic or military strength, they will need to establish a track record of world leadership before the world listens to them more than they listen to us.