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America’s undying empire: why the decline of US power has been greatly exaggerated

Jan 12, 2024
Explore the arguments for and against the idea of the United States as an empire in decline. Analyze the significance of Joe Biden's win in the US presidential election of 2020. Examine the decline of American power through Trump's presidency, US withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and Israel's actions in Gaza. Discover the role of the US in supplying Israel during the Gaza campaign and the challenges to American dominance by the global financial crisis and China's rise.
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