After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the United States remained the only superpower. Some government officials in the United States decided that the Cold War had been won. Based on this conclusion, a course was chosen to consolidate the success and strengthen America's peremptory leadership. The country aspired to become the sole 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 the leading power that dictates the rules of life in the modern world. A comparison of America's real behavior and political science materials devoted to this leads to the conclusion that Washington does not intend to constrain itself in the means of implementing the planned direction.
US foreign policy is clearly hegemonic in nature, as evidenced by such facts as the improvement and development of military capabilities, progressive work using information technologysuperiority, the use of leverage in the economy.
US foreign policy has always been characterized by the use of force. To date, 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 direction suggests that the US will not abandon the use of nuclear weapons if US foreign policy requires it.
The US authorities have always understood that knowledge is power. Therefore, the development of the information technology direction 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 advantage in information technology factors always remains on the side of America. Preventing any other country from leading in that area 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 propaganda of American developments is carried out around the world, being part of the propaganda activities of US specialists.
For America, one of the main roles is played by the consolidation of their developments and their recognition at the world level. This will allow them to attract the best specialists from other countries to work, while depriving these states of their intellectual potential.
US foreign policy at the present stagelargely consists of the management of financial leverage. This country carries out macroeconomic regulation, and also actively applies economic sanctions against other countries. This is the most versatile 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 favorable economic conditions for it. Although today the power of the dollar is more virtual than real. A further course towards world domination using aggressive methods may negatively affect the development of the whole world.
