A hegemonic power facing challenge will not voluntarily hand off dominance to rivals; it will strike back aggressively to retain power, making this historical pattern inevitable.
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Evidence Quote
“if any hedgemon in history ever gets challenged they're going to strike back the idea that they would just roll over and hand it off to somebody else without a fight it's just silly”
Source
The Realpolitik of Global Hegemony and USD Swap Lines— Brent Johnson Milkshakes Pod | Investing • FinanceCreated: 8/11/2026, 7:07:50 AM
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