America’s first sphere of influence becomes the test of its power at 250

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As the US celebrates its 250th anniversary, it faces a new global order shaped by its complex relationship with China. This analysis explores the strategic pressures and opportunities in those ties, focusing on technological competition and influence in the Americas.

As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its founding, it confronts a new world order dominated by its relationship with China. In this wide-ranging series, we examine the pressure points and possibilities in those ties, from hard tech to soft power. Here, Teresa Elena Frontado and Igor Patrick look at how Beijing is testing long-standing US influence in the western hemisphere. Asked during the 2024 presidential campaign whether he was concerned about Brazil and Mexico drifting...