Washington, D.C. – At a high‑profile symposium hosted by the Brookings Institution, scholars, policymakers, and business leaders examined the implications of a world where U.S. influence is no longer the dominant force. Panels explored the rise of China’s Belt‑and‑Road initiatives, the growing economic clout of the Global South, and the resurgence of regional alliances in Europe and Asia. Dr. Elena Martínez of Georgetown University argued that “adaptability and multilateral cooperation will be the keys to stability,” while former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned of “strategic vacuums” that could be exploited by authoritarian regimes. The conference concluded with a call for renewed investment in education, technology, and diplomatic engagement to navigate the emerging order.
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