Since the end of the Second World War, the United States has used its military and economic superiority to promote a stable world order that has, on the whole, maintained international peace and spread prosperity. Increasingly, however, it lacks both the political will and ability to play this hegemonic role. If US citizens once imagined their country’s power to be limitless, many now believe its strength has been sapped by shouldering too much of the burden of promoting global safety, liberty, and prosperity. Meanwhile, China has risen from an insignificant developing country to the world’s second largest economy with global ambitions that reach far beyond Asia. As the dynamics of power projection change, some herald the end of the American century.
Together with our distinguished guests, we will discuss the global trends, essential actors, and key events that drive potential scenarios and shape a future global order. Will the world be able to peacefully moderate the rise of China and the relative decline of the United States? What role does technology play in the emerging great power competition? And what implications would a multipolar world order have for the European community?
Panelists:
Mathew Burrows, Director of the Strategic Foresight Hub at the Stimson Center; Former General Counselor at the National Intelligence Council
Julian Mueller-Kaler, Resident Senior Fellow of the GeoTech Center and Nonresident Senior Fellow of the Scowcroft Strategy Initiative at the Atlantic Council; Project Officer of DGAP’s USA Strategy Group
Moderator:
Maximilian Keller
Head of Young DGAP Regionalforum München
For any questions, please contact Yulia Loeva (loeva@dgap.org).