The global balance of power is shifting in ways that challenge democratic norms, international rules, and long-standing alliances. Authoritarian governments are expanding their influence through economic leverage, corruption, coercion, and military pressure, while democratic leadership has too often pulled back or failed to respond consistently. When power vacuums emerge, they are rarely left unfilled—and the consequences ripple outward.
These threats do not stay “over there.” They weaken global stability, disrupt supply chains, raise prices, and increase security risks at home. Addressing geopolitical and authoritarian threats does not mean endless conflict or control of the world; it means defending democratic values, strengthening alliances, and preventing instability that ultimately affects American workers, families, and communities.
The global balance of power is shifting as authoritarian rivals expand their influence. China and Russia challenge democratic norms, weaken international rules, and use economic and military pressure to advance their interests at the expense of stability. Learn more.
Authoritarian regimes increasingly use corruption, disinformation, and economic leverage to weaken democratic institutions. These tactics blur the line between foreign policy and domestic vulnerability. Learn more.
Global stability depends on leadership, alliances, and shared rules. When the United States retreats from that role, power vacuums emerge—often filled by authoritarian states that reject democratic norms and rely on coercion rather than cooperation. Learn more.
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