Arguably the US is in a decline comparable to end of the Roman Republic before the rise of the Roman Empire.
Corruption, ineffective government, economic decline, domestic instability and yet a very large military.
Debatably Rome only fell once it lost its military might. Huge simplification I know. Lots of factors lead to Rome being weak enough to be sacked and losing control of its territories.
Arguably the US is in a decline comparable to end of the Roman Republic before the rise of the Roman Empire.
Corruption, ineffective government, economic decline, domestic instability and yet a very large military.
Debatably Rome only fell once it lost its military might. Huge simplification I know. Lots of factors lead to Rome being weak enough to be sacked and losing control of its territories.