America will remain the worlds dominant superpower

Thank you very much for your arguments Con. As we come into this final round I would like to clarify the rules in case I failed to make them clear at the start of our debate. In our concluding statements we will summarise arguments given previously in prior rounds and will refrain from: 1) Rebuttals 2) New Arguments Let me make it clear to everyone reading this debate. .. THE USA WILL REMAIN A DOMINANT SUPERPOWER FOR THE NEXT 40 YEARS The USA is currently the world leader in a number of very important areas that include: THE ECONOMY The USA is currently the leading economy (in terms of GDP) and is growing at a rapid rate. Aided by booming new industries and new minds consistently flowing in from around the globe the USA is safe in that it will continue to grow over the next 40 years at least. My sources have shown how both Western and, more profoundly, Chinese economists have seen strength in the USA and know that its natural resources, work ethic and government will keep money flowing through the USA for many years to come, staying the ONLY SUPERPOWER for the next 20 years at least, a strong indication that its dominance will last many a year beyond that. We must also keep in mind the fact that even if by some chance China’s economy does overtake the USA’s in terms of GDP, this will not affect the USA’s prominence as dominant superpower as it will still be leading in a variety of other fields. THE MILITARY China is currently 20 years at least behind the USA in terms of its military capabilities which are shown through both the fact that China’s technology is so far behind and in that the USA displays this military imbalance through waging battle (many of which are officially in the name of peace) across the globe simultaneously whereas China is to focused upon suppressing the religion and lives of the peaceful Tibetan folk. SCIENCE The USA currently holds the title for the most scientific discoveries and breakthroughs per year. This leaves them as a beacon, to many countries, of power and modernity. This is achieved through there sound education system coupled with some of the best learning facilities in the world (Harvard, Yale, Stanford etc. ) and promising deals to brilliant minds from abroad. The USA will continue to stay at the top of the scientific “pyramid” as countries in parts of Europe lack the funding and places such as China simply lack the diversity and cross pollination of intellectuals from different countries. INDUSTRY Similarly, the USA is the inventor and owner of most huge international companies and businesses, be it Coca – Cola, Microsoft, Apple… you name it! This is achieved again through an open and encouraging society that pulls in innovation from all corners. These companies, although they may have bases in other countries, ultimately benefit the USA in 2 ways: i) A lot of the money and investment in these corporations ends up in the hands of the USA. ii) The publicity of having international fame with many of these products gains the USA much support from many nations that look up to the USA as a serious trading country and an innovative leader in industry. No other country or countries have such brand fame on a global scale and with Western culture differing so much from Eastern culture I really cannot see any Chinese brands breaking into the West any time soon. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For those that don’t want to wade through the above, this YouTube video sums up the above points beautifully without bringing in any new information: If these reasons are not enough to convince you then I ask that you simply stop and think for a moment… what comes to mind when you think “Modern China”? For many the first things that will come to mind are communism and repression, i. e. not a very nice regime. Or maybe just honestly sit and think for a moment “Would I rather live in a Western culture (e. g. America) or an Eastern culture (e. g. China), I’m sure I can guess which you chose. The point I’m getting at is that China (be it correct or not) is not viewed with the same respect and familiarity that the USA is, a country with whom many countries are, and will remain to be, allies for the next 40 years without a doubt! It is this lack of trust and brotherhood towards China by most Western (and many Eastern) countries that to me makes the USA’s standpoint as a leader among nations as steadfast and sturdy as I claim. THE USA CAN, AND WILL, REMAIN AN ALLY TO MOST OTHER WESTERN COUNTRIES, STAY IN THE LEAD IN TERMS OF ECONOMY, MILITARY AND SOCIAL ATTRIBUTES AND MOST IMPORTANTLY WILL REMAIN THE WORLDS DOMINANT SUPERPOWER FOR AT LEAST 40 YEARS!