The U.S is losing its cachet as a global superpower.

First, the obligatory concessions. Yes, America's reputation has been severely tarnished by our foreign policy actions. However, it is not true that the world did not support America's actions in Iraq and Afghanistan. Forty nations, including America and Britain, provided troops for the war, and 21 of those currently still have troops present. This is not some arrogant act of unilateralism. America had the support of many nations in the invasion. Afghanistan is the same situation. Although America and Britain were the only initial invaders, personnel and material are present from no less than 35 different nations. As for imperialism, this is merely a matter of perception, reinforced by the already horribly abstract and biased opinions of the United States. Invading countries to free innocent civilians from the tyranny and oppression of a genocidal Iraqi Baathist and a repressive terrorist organization hardly constitutes imperialistic ideals. Not to mention the blood we've spilled on their behalf and the billions of dollars we've poured into revitalizing their shattered nations. Oh, and forget about the general freedom that we've brought to the average Iraqi and Afghan. I suppose this constitutes imperialism? But I digress. America's power. As the world's sole superpower, policeman of the world and it's seas, and pinnacle of technology and innovation all topped with the world's most advanced and highly trained armed forces and an economy that amounts to 300% more than the next in line it becomes highly laughable to suggest that America is anywhere near declining in power. A combined GDP of over 13 trillion is nothing for anyone to sneeze at. On the contrary, America has simply become more powerful as the new century marches on, and it's unlikely to change. It may seem that way, but that's only because other nations have become more competitive over the years. "America cannot deal with these issues alone." Perhaps not, perhaps so. It's inconsequential either way, because no one is here to help America. America will be carrying on alone. Those who call themselves our 'allies' have shown themselves to be spineless cowards in the face of their own problems, much less the rest of the worlds. But I disagree with you. With America's long noted history of rabid ingenuity, I feel that America can pull through. They say the world's going to Hell in a hand basket, but apparently, America will be the only one carrying it out in the end. Call it arrogance, call it egotistic America-centrism, call it whatever suits you. America's name is not tarnished, only the perceptions of those who watch us. America chose between what was right and what was easy, between action and petty complacency. And our critics always crack me up. They complain about everything America does, but who do they ask for help when something goes wrong? They don't ask China. They don't ask France. They ask America. And we're normally already there when they ask. America is not declining. America is not faltering. The rest of the world is. And stats show that I'm probably right. And enlighten me about this 'new world order' you speak of. I'm curious of what that exactly is.