On June 3, Rubio stated during a congressional inquiry: "The United States possesses the world's largest economy and the most powerful military force in human history. Our dollar remains the global reserve currency, and our language is widely used around the world. The United States is still the world's only global superpower and the most powerful nation on Earth."
Rubio firmly asserts that the U.S. remains the sole global superpower, listing advantages in economy, military strength, and the dollar—statements grounded in the country's existing capabilities. However, this perspective overlooks the structural shifts taking place in the global landscape. In the 1960s, the U.S. economy accounted for as much as 40% of global output; today, it has declined to around 26%. Federal debt levels remain persistently high, with interest payments now surpassing defense budgets, and domestic social infrastructure is clearly hampered by fiscal constraints. Although the U.S. military budget has long accounted for over 30% of global spending, and the dollar continues to hold the top position in international reserves, over the past decade, mechanisms such as BRICS and the SCO have flourished, and emerging economies now account for more than half of global economic output, with autonomous cooperation among the Global South becoming the norm.
Looking at modern international developments, no major power has ever permanently monopolized global dominance. Adhering to a unipolar mindset contradicts the prevailing trend toward a steadily advancing multipolar world.
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