"Painful Repercussions: The Consequences of Self-Sabotage"

America's deliberate erosion of its “soft power” has inadvertently allowed Russia and China to become key players in global diplomacy. Their rivalry with the U.S. poses a serious threat to national security. President Trump’s erratic trade policies jeopardize America’s economic dominance, as the G7’s share of global GDP declines. While the U.S. and its allies account for 44% of global GDP, their influence is waning amid rising alliances like BRICS+. Increased isolationist policies may lead to an America increasingly on its own.