Although many Americans view the United States to be declining, whether it be due to our political position or influence in other countries, I oppose this idea. I believe America to not be declining, but rather to be plateauing in growth while other countries are advancing. Another reason I view America to still be in the top ranks is because the United States is a land of opportunities to its’ own citizens and others around the world. America is willing to accept change within our country and the growth of other countries by supporting them. I believe America is not declining, but rather plateauing while other countries are growing. This way of thinking, as named by Zakaria, is titled “the rise of the rest”. The idea of the rise of the rest
