Midterm swing won’t change trajectory of US-China rivalry
Foreign Affairs re-examines the trajectory of US-China rivalry and the constraints on American influence
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Foreign Affairs analyzes the enduring US-China geopolitical rivalry, noting that despite American military and financial strength, its global influence remains constrained by leadership quality, political hesitancy, and the resolve of its adversaries.
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Why It Matters
The article discusses the findings of a Foreign Affairs piece titled 'The Limits of American Power'.
Despite this, the trajectory of US-China geopolitical rivalry will remain unchanged for decades, with every chance of escalation.
Foreign Affairs re-examines “The Delusions of American Power” in its latest issue. The lead article, “The Limits of American Power”, concludes that even with the strongest military, technology and financial prowess, American power will be limited by the will of its enemies, hesitancy to put troops on the ground, time and the quality of its leadership, both political and military.
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- What specific leadership failures are identified?
