CNN's Fareed Zakaria highlights self-inflicted factors contributing to America's decline in global power, primarily criticizing the Trump administration's actions against prestigious institutions like Harvard. He emphasizes the significance of rising global competitors such as China and Russia, yet expresses concern over the divisive policies of the U.S. government that undermine its foundational successes. Specifically, Zakaria points out Harvard's status amidst Chinese academic advancements and critiques the government's unusual targeting of the university under the guise of addressing anti-Semitism, indicating a troubling trend in the nation's approach to academia and research.
The Trump administration's war on Harvard is bizarre in many ways. Claiming to be about fighting anti-Semitism, it has demanded that the university cede control over large parts of its academic affairs.
When historians write about the challenges to America's global hegemony, they will point to the rise of China, the first full-fledged peer competitor to the United States in decades.
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