| SamuelRSmith said: What makes you so sure? Previous world leaders had far more power and influence over the world before they crumbled, why would America be any different? Oh, and China's economy is also heavily reliant on the EU, aswell. Cheap Chinese labour is tasty to European fat cats, aswell. |
There are myriad reasons that compel me to believe the US will continue to be the premier power in the world. Compared to likely challengers of US hegemony such as India and the PRC, the US does a better job of stopping soil erosion and sustaining its biodiversity and environment. It needs to continue to improve in these areas, but it is doing relatively well. It continues to lead in science and technology related fields such as nanotechnology and biotechnology. It spends more on total research and development than any other country, and it is near the top in regards to research and development as % of GDP. The US does not display the signs of a country that is going to decline and collapse. I admitted its influence relative to other nations will weaken some, but to maintain that it will collapse is a silly notion.
