British Lessons About American Decline
Project Syndicate • 2/27/2026
Summary
The article titled "British Lessons About American Decline" suggests that Donald Trump and his followers should examine Britain's experience with the loss of global preeminence instead of engaging in anti-immigration culture wars. It posits that no other country's recent past better represents America's possible future than Britain's.
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