What are global reactions to the rise of hegemonic states?

There are three types of global reactions are often generated in response to the rise of hegemonic states. The predominance of American power can prompt others to align themselves for self-interested reasons with the United States. Walt (2005) explains that countries may “bandwagon”, or attempt to “penetrate” or, take advantage of the open society and multiple access points to U.S. officials in the executive branch and Congress. U.S. Hegemony is likely to trigger efforts by other countries to rein in or limit U.S. power and resist U.S. domination Others may attempt “delegitimization,” portraying the United States as irresponsible, arrogant, and selfish to encourage resistance to U.S. efforts, actions readily seen in a variety of places in recent years. Knutsen (1999) stated that given the world’s complexity and diversity and the United Sates’ tendency to act unilaterally (usually in the name of liberalism, democracy, and human rights), it is likely that the United States will not only remain the most powerful country in the world but may slowly, but inevitably, experience greater challenges to its power and foreign policy in the future.

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