American Hegemony
American hegemony, coined in the era of World War II, is a predominance of power and control in one country over others (Babones, 2015). The word “Hegemony” is used to describe leadership in a system by social scientist. Power can be explained economically, politically or through military control, and America has been the forerunner in hegemony since the early 1940s, and has only continued its acquisition of power. The peak of American hegemony is often credited to the dissolving of the Soviet Union in 1991 and many believe that America will remain the most powerful country of all (Babones, 2015). Power is twofold, it must first be established and then maintained - a vital quality that America has practiced over the years. Many countries,
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Just to name a few, countries such as, North Korea, Russia, Iran and China fall into the top four slots on the list of major threats. Those these countries may be known as major threats, America’s leadership can still uphold the amount of confidence if they take the necessary steps in order to maintain it all. The U.S., regardless of its failings, rightfully holds firmly its influence over world values, and will do so indefinitely, regardless of its economic and military strength in relation to China. (White, 2014) Personally, at the rate that the U.S is going, I feel as though the American Hegemony will forever remain in effect regardless of the situation. Something drastic and powerful would have to occur in order for it to be rid of the U.S. It is said that a prediction of China overtaking the U.S has been made but I don’t find that likely. It’s not feasible whatsoever in my eyes and I'm sure in the eyes of many others.
Conclusion
Overall it seems as though this American Hegemony has come about because the U.S. doesn’t know to budget properly resulting in people believing it has become bankrupt. Greed is and selfishness is not the purpose of this. It’s all about helping and aiding other countries when in need but you have to know how to plan and budget these things out to prevent your own system from becoming
Just to name a few, countries such as, North Korea, Russia, Iran and China fall into the top four slots on the list of major threats. Those these countries may be known as major threats, America’s leadership can still uphold the amount of confidence if they take the necessary steps in order to maintain it all. The U.S., regardless of its failings, rightfully holds firmly its influence over world values, and will do so indefinitely, regardless of its economic and military strength in relation to China. (White, 2014) Personally, at the rate that the U.S is going, I feel as though the American Hegemony will forever remain in effect regardless of the situation. Something drastic and powerful would have to occur in order for it to be rid of the U.S. It is said that a prediction of China overtaking the U.S has been made but I don’t find that likely. It’s not feasible whatsoever in my eyes and I'm sure in the eyes of many others.
Conclusion
Overall it seems as though this American Hegemony has come about because the U.S. doesn’t know to budget properly resulting in people believing it has become bankrupt. Greed is and selfishness is not the purpose of this. It’s all about helping and aiding other countries when in need but you have to know how to plan and budget these things out to prevent your own system from becoming