America celebrates its 250th birthday this week. The US is now the world's most powerful country, and every word and signature of President Donald Trump can shape events around the globe.
Contrary to conventional wisdom that America is in decline, the country today is more powerful than ever before -- just watch President Donald Trump's daily pronouncements. In the past, Washington had to consider other countries and their perceptions. For many, America was the good guy, seeking to reshape the world in its own image, especially on issues of democracy and human rights.
