The future of American global power

In: International journal / Canadian International Council: Canada's journal of global policy analysis, Band 66, Heft 2, S. 483-485

Abstract

The 2008 economic crisis spawned a wealth of speculation, academic and otherwise, on the future status of the US in the international system. After approximately 20 years of America's unprecedented status as the sole dominant global power, the financial crisis, US' growing debt and deficit, polarization and gridlock within congress, and far-flung military commitments raised significant doubts that the US would be able and willing to maintain its status. Like all major debates, there is little consensus on the ability of the US to maintain its dominant global status; the likelihood that China, or any other potential competitor, will actually emerge as a peer equal; or when the system is likely to transform. Adapted from the source document.