The cycle of rise and decline over the centuries has established some basic tenets of power, including that civilizations can still collapse even when they are set up for success. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/11/18/world/historical-precedent-and-geopolitical-significance/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #worldwari #authoritarianism #climatechange #globaleconomy