Problem: When the Cold War ended between the United States and the former Soviet Union (Russia), the U.S. emerged as the leader (hegemon) of the international system (the environment that nations interact with one another). As the last remaining superpower from the Cold War Era, the U.S. has led the world in times of war and peace, economic security through free-trade, and spread democracy across the world. After watching the video below, answer the following question: Do you believe U.S. hegemony has declined? Explain your answer (one hundred fifty words to two hundred words)
YouTube Video: How America became a superpower