Is the world about to turn on the "Anglo-American Powers"?
108937
The short answer is 'No'. I think it is hard to define what you put as "Anglo-American" powers.  Do you mean the West, or specifically England and the United States?  In any event, we must realize that neither the West nor the Islamic world is a monolithic entity.  There are widely varrying strains and currents throughout both.  From a strategic perspective, the US is unrivaled.  From an ideological perspective, there are ongoing shifts toward conservativism and fundementalism in both the West and the Arab world.  These shifts are largely reactionary to the rise of globalism.  Ultimately the historical trend toward openness and integration, driven by a global economy, will overcome zenophobic impulses in both the West and the entire Islamic world.
439756
It's happening right now before your eyes. The USA is becoming marginalized just like Europe and most recently England. It will be drastically apparent in about 20 years, as China begins to approach the US economy in overall size (GDP).\n\nIt is interesting to see that some Americans are starting to sense something historical is happening. Historians of the future 100 years from now, will look back at the early 1990's when China first started taking off. Yes, it has been happening for that long, but 99% of Americans just didn't pay attention, now there is no stopping China and India from becoming the center of the world for what probably will be for the rest of the existence of humanity.
1009298
I can't see America bombing its self, but I can see it self-implode.\nThe Church is loosing a grip, some religions have gone criminal & breaking basic laws of the Land.  \n\nCivil unrest is a big possibility.  As ordinary people have had enough of Mr Bush & the backlash from his term in office.\n\n& Don't forget the Stinking Pounds £ too!  The UK are as equally to blame for the instability of the region.
1080139
Being that the US is the premiere world power, it is incumbent that the US is the police state, so to speak, for the rest of the world.  Changing presidents will not change that.
249156
No, or America might invade.
1133616
No to the theocracy in the US - but, in the same sense, I don't think we should push democracy on countries that will seriously be thrown into chaos as soon as it is introduced (USSR, China, Vietnam, Iraq, etc.). I think it's very arrogant of us Americans to think our way is the best way for everyone - the only way democracy truly works is if it evolves on its own when people get tired of the way things are being run.
1079169
The realities of the oil crunch and energy-hungry nations have forced many countries into a potential global conflict. We can't back away from it but we could limit it by producing alternative sources of power. While the US sanctions the war in Iraq (as a source of black gold),it condemns China for seeking the same in African countries...by peaceful means! The American government has been led by wealth over many years,and the current administration is not an exception. Perhaps we should require a different document....not of independence but a curriculum vitae of elected officials as well as proof of their financial dealings.
1029548
The answer will be found with the Chinese.  Some would say they are on a course towards war with the "West" right now.  Conspiracy theorist on the wacko right even suggest China is behind al queda so they can learn more about our tactics, weaknesses, etc.  I don't buy that one.  \n\nChina has serious problems providing for its masses; food, water, energy, and oil are serious problems for the country and they may begin to the view the US as an ugly opponent for those things.  "IF" they can turn the US into a 3rd world nation that doesn't compete for resources we'll probably be fine.  If we remain a first world nation that bids higher on oil supplies and charges more for our vast agricultural resources then it could happen.
682941
The thing of being a super power after the second world war kinda got to americas head. Now japan rules it has the power and tech. to take on america but it dosent show off like america. America just pokes its nose in other poeples business they just wanna show that still are in power but reality check. they aint!   like for instance the time when tensions grew between india and pakistan.USA barged in and told they wont let a war take happen they just want a piece of the action, what happened then india told them to back off this is our issue and we will resolve it.
418560
I wholeheartedly agree with you mate, I live in England and am of English parents. It seems the United States have set themselves up as the nanny of the world despite the fact they are responsible for some of the worst atrocities outside of of the 3rd Reich. Anyone that doesnt agree with their world view is seen as an enemy of america and therefore a terrorist, saying this your President seems very hardline and I can understand the objections to you having nuclear capabilities at this time.
242711
Not for a very long time rest easy. Since China artificially manipulates its currency and economic system, it will take some major changes to give it the real shakeup.\n\nfor your question, US should continue to be a world power atleast till 2080 followed by China and India. India will eventually takeover China by late 2090 to be the world's 2nd Superpower. By 2120, India will be the Largest Superpower, followed by China and US.
392082
Lolz, i think that the US will still continue on to be the world power and slowly try to unite the world under Bush.  Once all the world is renamed into the great UNITED STATES OF EARTH, Bush will be our "central" leader and bring peace to all!!!\nNO WORLD WAR 3!!! ALL HAIL BUSH!!!\n=)
899999
America is a tool for the new world order and global domination of course it's all a facade... i cant count the number of times that bush and the other politicians have stated a... "New world order" under the auspices of the united nations... "we are just puppets pulled by the strings of the world"!
86033
China isn't going to be the "absolute power."  While technologically they are moving quite fast, socially and politically, they are generations behind.  During the 1980s, it was the belief that the Germans and the Japanese would become two of the dominant forces in the world, possibly even passing the US.  But, less than a decade later, both economies were crashing.\n\nI don't think the USA will "crash off" either.  The only way the US would really run into a problem is through isolationism.  I think the idea of countries as superpowers are going to lose their luster since the end of the Cold War.  Instead, it will become consortiums, such as NATO, the EU and OPEC.\n\nAs much as some people would hope the US would dissolve, they don't realize the true potential for it.  We are so invested throughout the world, through economic and social foundations.  The US donates more money to humanitarian causes that anywhere else, and we have the largest economy, both for consumption and production.
935507
You are 100% right. For too long now, successive UK governments have put too much emphasis on playing the global stage at the sake of their own people. I suspect it's a glamour thing and they want to make their mark in world history.
513849
I know that this is a political question, but I don't think that any human effort can solve this complex issue.  There appears to be a great deal of fear-mongering, and information appears to be skewed.  I do not trust any intelligence that the Americans have used, since it was twisted to make their ends justified.  I know how the British work, I've talked to someone who belonged in the SAS. (Secret Armed Service)  What is at stake, and the Americans, sadly, feed it with their life-style, is a great deal of oil.  I would like to say:  get rid of your dependancy on oil, but the oil companies are so used to power that they will do anything to subvert any efforts in that direction.\n\nFor true peace to happen, peace must first begin with individuals, then with families, then with communities, then finally, with countries.  \n\nI think that it's gotten out of hand and no one knows how to stop it.
976005
Probably not in the next 10 years, but there is definitely a conspiracy of dunces  the right and the left in the US working hard to make it happen.\n\nNot with a bang but a whimper.