relative to the rest of the world. those who argue otherwise, who suggest that america is in decline or has seen the global leadership slip away are either misreading history or engaged in partisan politics. think about it. our military has no fear. the odds of a direct attack by other nations are at a new low. meanwhile, the economy remains the most dynamic on earth. the businesses here are the most innovative. each year, we grow more energy independent. from europe to asia, we are the hub of alliances unrivaled in the history of nations.