The Unspoken Concerns in U.S. Foreign Policy

Amid the ongoing debates over foreign policy in Washington, a concerning issue is frequently overlooked. The potential decline in America’s global influence is becoming apparent. Historically, global powers have experienced cycles of rise and fall.

This trend should not be shocking. However, there is a significant lack of discussion among U.S. politicians and commentators about the effects of this possible decline. Many seem to believe that the decline is either unlikely to happen or will not significantly impact Americans. This attitude implies a notion that either America cannot decline or that its citizens will remain unaffected even if it does.