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Recent research shows higher levels of immigration increase per capita income
The Covid and opioid crises illustrate the linkage between a society's population and its wealth.
Comparison of Defense spending by nations
The US spending on the military has to be viewed in the context of a bigger picture to be justifiable.

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Increasing US debt threatens future US leadership.

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US debt levels threaten long-term US leadership power.
Flag of the People's Republic of China
China today demonstrates two leadership principles; unfortunately for China they oppose each other, limiting its potential.

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Japan is expanding its foreign reach to counter China's rising power.
Planned Trade Routes
China's Belt & Road Initiative has the potential to make China the world's next dominant commercial power.
China is intentionally growing in power despite its efforts to persuade other nations to the contrary.