America’s Global Influence Is Slipping — Russia’s Latest Moves Signal a Full Power Shift

In this episode of *The Global Verdict*, host Emily Carter examines whether the international system is entering a genuine turning point. From Africa to the Middle East and global institutions, recent developments have raised questions about the durability of U.S. strategic influence and the speed at which Russia is filling emerging power vacuums. Is this a temporary realignment, or evidence of a deeper structural shift in global power?

The discussion explores concrete indicators of influence—military access, diplomatic alignment, energy coordination, arms sales, and voting behavior at the United Nations—to assess whether American leverage is declining relative to Russia’s expanding footprint. Particular attention is given to regions where Western presence has receded and alternative security and economic partnerships have rapidly taken shape.

Rather than framing the issue as inevitable decline or triumphant resurgence, this debate focuses on evidence, incentives, and long-term implications. What do these shifts mean for global stability, alliances, and the future of international order? And is the world moving toward multipolar balance, or heightened strategic competition?


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00:00 — Introduction: Is the Global Balance of Power Changing?
01:45 — Defining Strategic Influence: What Actually Matters
04:00 — Africa’s Strategic Realignments and Military Presence
07:10 — Russia’s Expanding Role in the Sahel
10:00 — The Middle East: Energy, Arms, and Diplomatic Hedging
13:10 — Russia, China, and the Rise of Alternative Power Blocs
16:10 — Measuring Influence: UN Votes, Bases, and Alliances
18:30 — Final Verdict: Decline, Transition, or Strategic Adaptation?



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