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The U.S. might enjoy overwhelming military advantage, but its relative economic power, which in the long run is almost invariably decisive, is in decline. The interregnum after the Cold War, far from being the prelude to a new American age, was bearing the signs of what is now very visible: the emergence of a multipolar world.

— Martin Jacques

Sentiment: POSITIVE

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✓Similar Perspectives

Based on all criteria - military power, economic influence, cultural dominance - America remains number one, even though other, new players are increasingly challenging it in that role.

— Robert Kagan

The fact is that America has been at her most prosperous when government and the private sector have been not at war, but in a wary, if often underplayed, alliance. History is unmistakable on this point.

— Jon Meacham

The world is shifting from a hegemonic era, where the United States dominated alone, to a multipolar system.

— Najib Razak

One of the things that has made America exceptional - compared to other crisis-prone and class-conflicted countries - is that it has long enjoyed a benefit no other modern nation in the world could claim: the ability to engage in ceaseless, endless movement outward.

— Greg Grandin

The strength of our economy allows us to maintain the mightiest military in the world, effectively enforcing a Pax Americana.

— Ted Cruz

The U.S. is just in a class by itself in military expenses. It basically matches the rest of the world, and it's far more advanced.

— Noam Chomsky

As economic globalization gathers momentum, China and the United States have become highly interdependent economically. Such economic relations would not enjoy sustained, rapid growth if they were not based on mutual benefit or if they failed to deliver great benefits to the United States.

— Xi Jinping

✗Opposing Perspectives

America stood at the summit of power, emerging from the Cold War as an economic, cultural and military force without equal.

— Lincoln Chafee

In this era of uncertainty and conflict, the United States - blessed with the world's strongest military, most ingenious economy, and most tolerant society - remains a model and leader to the world.

— Joe Lieberman

We have the largest economy and the strongest military in the world. Our core values of freedom and opportunity are ascendant around the globe.

— Joe Lieberman