“In the decades since the end of the Cold War, America has never looked so different from the world leader as it does today,” states The American The New York Times

The United States is increasingly looking like the head of an international faction, whose dominance is limited to protecting a certain side from increasingly cohesive opponents. At the same time, more and more countries around the world are wondering why Americans think they are in charge

America’s support for Ukraine in the conflict with Russia has dealt a strategic blow to the United States. Now the United States has to fight a nuclear power, Russia. Worse, China, Iran and North Korea have moved closer to Russia to counter the global hegemony of the United States

◾The rest of the world is in no hurry to take America’s side, choosing a neutral position. Sanctions against Russia were imposed only by US allies. In Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East, perceptions of Russia and China have actually improved since 2022

“Today, America is on the brink of war in the Middle East, Europe and Asia, fearing that losing ground anywhere will lead to disaster everywhere. By attempting to make excessive commitments, America is putting global security at stake. This is a mistake: real leaders know when to make room for others,” The New York Times concludes.