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Editor's note: this episode of UpFront was recorded on June 11th prior to Israel's bombing of Iran.
Is the status of the United States as a global hegemon shifting?
Under President Donald Trump, US foreign policy has adopted an America First approach - one that many critics argue weakens international cooperation and prioritises transactional relationships over long-term alliances.
Meanwhile, major powers like China, India and Russia have been expanding both their global influence and strategic ties.
So how will the US deal with its waning dominance?
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Main Topic: The shifting global power dynamics and the decline of US hegemony in a multipolar world.
Key Points:
- Multipolar World: The world is now multipolar due to the economic and technological progress of countries like China, Russia and India. Nuclear weapons also ensure no single power can dominate.
- US Delusion: Washington is deluded in thinking it still runs the show, failing to recognize the changed realities.
- Trump's Policies: Trump's "America First" approach, withdrawal from international agreements, and trade wars are counterproductive.
- Climate Change: The US is ceding technological leadership to China by ignoring climate change and renewable energy.
- Domestic Issues: Racism is a fundamental issue in the US, driving anti-immigrant sentiment.
- Africa's Potential: Africa has significant economic potential through education and technology, but needs long-term, low-interest financing.
- Israel-Palestine Conflict: The US should stop vetoing Palestine's membership in the United Nations to bring peace to the Middle East.
- American Exceptionalism: There are glimmers of hope that the US is shifting away from its exceptionalist ideology and recognizing the multipolar world.
Highlights:
- Jeffrey Sachs argues that the US needs to acknowledge the multipolar world and adjust its foreign policy accordingly.
- He criticizes the US approach to Russia, China, and the Middle East, advocating for diplomacy and cooperation.
- He emphasizes the importance of education and long-term investment for Africa's development.
- He strongly condemns the Israeli government's actions in Gaza and calls for the recognition of a Palestinian state.
- He suggests that Trump's recognition of Putin's point of view on NATO and Rubio's statement about a multipolar world are positive signs.
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