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The two world wars boosted American power and devastated potential rivals to an extent that could not have lasted more than a few decades.

"A World Without Leadership: Ten Questions with Ian Bremmer (Part 1)". Interview with Ali Wyne, bigthink.com. May 6, 2012.
The two world wars boosted American power and devastated potential rivals to an extent that could not have lasted more than a few decades.