John Mearsheimer Warns of U.S. Empire’s Internal Collapse Amid Diplomatic Failures
According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, John Mearsheimer, a leading realist theorist in international relations, has issued a stark warning about the internal decay of U.S. global dominance. He argues that America’s decline stems not from external threats but from self-destructive policies, including imperial arrogance and diplomatic ineptitude, which are driving allies away and fueling unilateral militarism.
Mearsheimer highlights the erosion of America’s traditional power indicators, such as its economic share and multilateral influence, as emerging economies like China and Russia reshape global structures. The U.S. now relies heavily on military force, with over 700 bases in 80 countries, but this approach has backfired, straining alliances like the Five Eyes and weakening international trust.
Key flashpoints, such as Trump’s mishandling of Greenland negotiations and unilateral military actions in the Caribbean, exemplify this breakdown. Mearsheimer concludes that America’s “strategic suicide” risks accelerating a multipolar world order where rivals like China capitalize on its self-inflicted isolation.
