Summary 2

Fareed Zakaria quotes Andy Grove the founder of Intel, who says that America is declining the same way that Europe did, as a start to his article titled The Last Superpower. Fareed Zacaria responds to Andy Grove, as well as to many other observers and commentators, by pointing out that despite worrisome trends in America, which have been around for quite some time, “America's growth rate has averaged just over 3 percent,” which is higher than the other leading countries of today's global market. He continues to argue that America is only experiencing a setback because of the growth of other countries. He makes that point, by discussing the balance of world powers, America's past foreign policy, and how globalization will effect the various countries.
Fareed Zacaria describes the United States of America as a superpower, because of America's unipolarity relationship with other countries. “Since 1989, the power of the United States has defined the international order.” As other countries try to increase their own power, America grows suspicious of losing hers. In the past, the United States has always had the influence. Thus, America was able to feel isolated and protected. However, the growth and global expansion of other countries, such as Germany and India, takes away some of America's power. With new resources available to them, other countries are becoming less dependent on America. Compromise is becoming the popular foreign policy, which may be difficult for America. Zakaria concludes with the idea that America is strong and has survived in the past, because she adapted. As long as America adapts to the new challenges of globalization, the setbacks she is currently facing will not be consequential.