DECLINE OF US GLOBAL HEGEMONY
Geopolitical debate over the erosion of American unipolar dominance, including military overreach, challenges from rival powers and shifting international alliances
2 articles
Why America’s global appeal is in decline
RTJun 30, 2026, 05:31 AM
An RT commentary argues that US global appeal is fading as Washington's foreign policy leans on war, sanctions and tariffs. It frames Joseph Nye's soft power concept as increasingly obsolete in this context.
Iran Is Not Iraq: The Cost of Misreading a Regional Power
RTIran is not Iraq: The high price of misreading a regional power
Mar 17, 2026, 06:34 AM
A new RT opinion piece warns that Washington is repeating the mistakes of the Iraq War by underestimating Iran's resilience, regional influence and strategic depth. The article argues that Iran's centrality in the Middle East makes a military campaign far more costly and unpredictable than past interventions. It also highlights the severe global economic risks — particularly to energy markets — of yet another failed Western military experiment in the region.