Is the US Still the World's Superpower?

In this episode of Global Tantrum, Steve Palley and Professor Galen Jackson dive deep into the big-picture debate over unipolarity and US hegemony. Is the United States still the world's sole superpower, or are we entering a new era of bipolarity or multipolarity?Join us as we discuss:* What unipolarity, bipolarity, and multipolarity mean in international relations* Whether the US still qualifies as the global hegemon* The impact of US debt, economic strength, and technological edge* How global challengers like China, Russia, and regional powers are shifting the balance* The domestic and international consequences of America's changing role* Lessons from history, policy missteps, and what the future might holdLet us know your thoughts in the comments: Is the US in decline, or does it still have what it takes to lead the world?Timestamps/Chapters below!00:00 - Introduction & Setting the Stage 01:12 - What is Unipolarity? Defining the Debate 03:26 - Why Does Unipolarity Matter? 05:38 - US Debt, Economic Power & Hegemony 10:17 - Is US Power Waning? Global Challengers 18:17 - Iran As Test Case20:27 - Does USA Still Have The Tech Edge?30:31 - What Will The American People Choose?38:32 - Nobody’s Scared Of US Any More40:07 - America’s Fiscal Problems50:00 - Credit And Credibility54:33 - Multipolar, Bipolar or Unipolar?59:12 - Book Corner & Final Thoughts This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit globaltantrum.substack.com