United States Exhibits Paradoxical Decline And Dominance

A longform analysis argues the United States is simultaneously experiencing relative decline and technological ascendancy, citing rising debt ($37 trillion as of August 2025), more than 800 overseas military bases, and China’s PPP gains. It highlights US strengths — about 6,956 AI firms, $83.9 billion in H1 2025 growth-stage venture funding, and dominant firms like NVIDIA — suggesting asymmetric decline where innovation sustains global influence.