The Romans were able to deal with multiple bad emperors and still keep the franchise
When historians look back at this period, do you think Trump's presidency will mark the end of Pax Americana?
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that's why it's an open question.
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Didn't the Pax Americana end in March of 2003?
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that's a good point. Why would you argue that the Iraq War marked the end?
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I think GWB marks that transition with his globally unpopular war on terror -- but Trump cements the beginning of a new US as also-ran era
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It ended earlier
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In all honesty is was 9/11, then Bush II getting us into Iraq.
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I'm optimistic that this can be the wake up call we needed. Many reforms to come in response.
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Many things you can look at, e.g. American stagnation and rise of China. I don't think Trump admin significantly alters the trend.
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That said, I could cite TPP and Paris withdrawals, cuts to research, and general corruption as factors hastening the decline.
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