Submitted by christian on Mon, 10/16/2017 - 11:12
The essential pillars of U.S. global power that have sustained Washington’s hegemony for the past 70 years are being weakened. The US is weaker internationally than it used to be. Past US Presidents through skillful diplomacy, their knowledge of the international system, their geopolitical skills were able to maximize U.S. influence on the world stage. They could use U.S. military power strategically, deftly, they could lead international coalitions, they could set the international agenda.
