Why is it that the USA, which is in favour of the balance of power, is no longer so when it comes to the American continent?

[Julie07]

[WindAtMyBack]

I'd think that all countries would favor a balance of power. But that is a global concept. Just because there are no other super powers in the Americas doesn't mean there is no global balance of power.

Some American countries are coming on strong, but it takes time. Whether any other American countries become a super power, or close to it, is yet to be seen.

Regional balances of power are also important. Central and S America more or less have that. Europe has that. The Middle East has that. Africa is somewhat balanced with no country vying for super power status, or even close. Asia is vast, with China being dominant, and possibly Russia if that is considered "Asia"- with India in contention as a potential major power.

[Julie07]

Seeing how the US would react if China decided to form genuine military alliances on the American continent, as the Americans do in Asia to balance Chinese power. 😅🤣

[WindAtMyBack]

Of course. It's a major concern. It could upset the balance of power in a big way.

Keep in mind that the US influence and alliances in Asia have mostly been around a long time. Growth of Chinese influence in the Americas is new and accelerating. That's not keeping a balance of power, it's upsetting it.

[Julie07]

On the contrary, the USA is a power that dominates the American continent without rival, particularly from a military point of view. And it uses this advantage consistently.

By forming alliances with several countries in the Americas, China could balance the power relations on the American continent.

In reality, the United States is only interested in the balance of power outside its sphere of influence, as this is what allows it to maintain its power.

And that is normal. The United States defends its interests, and it is entirely right to do so.

[WindAtMyBack]

I don't agree. The dominance of the United States is diminishing. The power and influence of some Central and S American countries is increasing. A "home grown" increase in power and influence in the Americas is FAR preferable to China or any other country gaining too much influence in the Americas.

Maybe no Central or S American country would reach super power status. But consider a hypothetical question of whether 5-6 super powers is a better balance than 2-3.

[MikeMcMansion]

5 countries have been meddling in Venezuela for the last 30 years due to its vast stores of various energy pools. Oil, rare earth minerals, strategic location, political corruption, and tropical agriculture. Its intelligence, assassinations, propaganda and chess-football for superpowers.

[FreyaRed]

"balance of power" is an ideology and ideologies have a purpose to control less intelligent and gullible ones. Ideologies will be abandoned the second they don't serve interests those in power.

[AviatorTom]

When did the USA, or any country, say they want a balance of power? Every country that has ever existed wants things to be in their favor.

[Miristheiss]

You have to define what you mean when you say "balance of power".

Too vague.

[Julie07]

The objective of the USA is to prevent any one country from becoming a hegemonic power in the most important regions of the world. If a major power emerges, the USA allies itself with other powers to counterbalance the rising power.

[NathanDavis]

wrong...

the USA is in favor of power balanced towards the USA, not otherwise...

[andreasderjuengere]

'Balance of Power' had been a British policy, I thought.
If the U. S. have one, then it's rather "dominance by violence or by Dollars"

[exitseven]

The US wants ot tip the balance of power in our favor. So does everyone else.

[msc545]

The US is not in favor of the balance of power at all. The US is in favor of taking everything it can for itself, and threatening other countries to do what it wants them to do.

[Sal_Monella]

The USA, is in favor of the balance of power in the USA. Other places are on their own.

[beefcakebradybatson]

America has ALWAYS wielded imperial power in Latin America.

[Anonymous]

Because they plan to take it over themselves. . . by force. That's okay. . as soon they cross this border I'm gonna kill me one of these Maga fucks before I go.

[Alexandrubaschet08]

What do you mean more exactly?

[Julie07]

The objective of the USA is to prevent any one country from becoming a hegemonic power in the most important regions of the world. If a major power emerges, the USA allies itself with other powers to counterbalance the rising power.

Now, if a country tried to ally itself with the countries of America to counterbalance American power, the USA would oppose it.

[Alexandrubaschet08]

America in general pana la situatia de a il avea pe Trump in special azi, se alia cu tari care aveau valori comune, democratice, drepturi ale omului si un trai dezvoltat de viata sau care doreau macar sa se alinieze la aceste valori.
Dar cand o tara se aliaza cu altele care nu impartasesc aceleasi valori, ba chiar unele sunt contradictorii poate reprezenta un pericol pe termen scurt sau lung, de trait.
America de Sud e mult prea salbita din punct de vedere democratic si nici nu reusesc sa invinga cartelurile de droguri.
SUA pe unde a pus piciorul a imbunatatit mereu.

[Julie07]

We do not form alliances between states because we share common values, but because we have converging interests.

Moreover, even before Trump, this never prevented the US from forming alliances with countries that had absolutely no respect for democracy, human rights, etc.

The same applies to France, etc.

[Alexandrubaschet08]

Common value.
Other way all country will be friends between all because of interes

[Julie07]

Obviously, it's the opposite.

It is precisely common interests that bring country together, and opposing interests that divide them, regardless of your values.

Once again, the US has ties and alliances with countries that have absolutely no respect for human rights, democracy, etc., even before Trump.

[Alexandrubaschet08]

USA never allied with China, N. Korea, Iran, Somalia, Cuba...

[Julie07]

Saudi Arabia: Key security partner since 1945. The country is classified as "Not Free" by Freedom House. Despite flagrant human rights violations (such as the murder of Jamal Khashoggi) and a total lack of democracy, the partnership continues.

Egypt: Major strategic partner, receiving substantial military aid. The United States maintains its support for President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's regime, despite the repression of civil liberties and the imprisonment of thousands of political opponents.

Bahrain: The country hosts the headquarters of the US Fifth Fleet. The United States has continued to support Bahrain despite the violent crackdown on pro-democracy protests in 2011.

Vietnam: Relations have been significantly strengthened, culminating in a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2023. This rapprochement is motivated by the need to counter Chinese influence, largely ignoring the country's record on one-party rule and human rights.

I could name others.