

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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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Practical Operation of the American Empire
03:25 • 6min
Perceptions of Biden's Victory and the Future of American Foreign Policy
09:23 • 3min
The Decline of American Power: Afghanistan, Ukraine, and Global Affairs
12:43 • 5min
US-Israel Relations and Global Power Dynamics
18:02 • 10min