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Nicolas Baverez: "The United States, power and fractures"

2022-09-25T17:16:18.550Z


CHRONICLE - The restoration of the power of the United States comes up against the acceleration of its internal crisis.


The United States is approaching the midterm elections of the presidency of Joe Biden in a very paradoxical situation.

The change of era caused by the invasion of Ukraine by Russia has reinforced their power and influence in the world.

But the fall in life expectancy reflects the deepening crisis of American society and democracy.

Overlooked by the storming of the Capitol on January 6, 2021, the beginnings of the Biden Administration were hesitant to say the least.

The priority given to containing China was telescoped by the rout of Afghanistan in August 2021, then by the psychodrama of the creation of the Aukus, which sowed discord between the allies.

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Source: lefigaro

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