After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the United States remained the only superpower. Some officials in the United States decided that the Cold War was a success. Based on this conclusion, the course was chosen to consolidate the success and strengthen the peremptory leadership of America. The country sought to become the only center of the world in the 21st century.
A large number of publications by American political scientists, as well as the development of think tanks, indicate that US foreign policy is aimed at strengthening the position of a leading power that dictates the rules of life in the modern world. A comparison of the real behavior of America and political science materials devoted to this allows us to conclude that Washington does not intend to constrain itself in the means of implementing the planned direction.
US foreign policy is clearly hegemonic, as evidenced by facts such as the improvement and development of military capabilities, progressive work using information and technological superiority, and the use of leverage in the economic field.
US foreign policy has always been characterized by the use of force. Today, this component remains the leading means of implementing the country's external plans. Therefore, much attention is paid to the state of military equipment, arsenal, military developments. The emphasis on this area suggests that the United States will not abandon the use of nuclear weapons, if required by US foreign policy.
US authorities have always understood that knowledge is power. Therefore, the development of information technology is extremely important for this country. Developments are often and actively used in foreign policy operations. US foreign policy in the 21st century is aimed at ensuring that the superiority in information technology factors always remains on the side of America. To prevent leadership in that area of any other country is one of the most important tasks. It is equally important for America that its strength and power be recognized throughout the world, causing awe and submission. Therefore, active promotion of American developments is carried out around the world, as part of the advocacy activities of US specialists.
For America, one of the main roles is played by the consolidation of their developments and their international recognition. This will allow them to attract the best specialists from other countries to their work, while depriving these states of their intellectual potential.
US foreign policy at the present stage largely consists of managing financial leverage. This country carries out macroeconomic regulation, as well as actively applies economic sanctions against other countries. This is the most diverse area of work. First of all, it is reflected in the use of the US national currency as the world currency. This allows the States to create economic conditions convenient for it. Although today the power of the dollar is more virtual than real. Further course on world domination with the use of aggressive methods can adversely affect the development of the whole world.
