Beijing is pursuing this ambition at a moment when Washington, despite its power, appears less willing to shoulder the traditional burdens of global leadership. Its domestic political divisions, the Trump Administration’s apparent disregard for international law, and its erratic approach to foreign policy and global conflicts have raised questions about the future of American stewardship.
Yet China is not inheriting a vacuum. Thanks to its power, Washington remains deeply entrenched in the institutions, alliances, and technologies that underpin its supremacy. China is gaining room to shape the international order, but it is not yet replacing…
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