13/06/2025 | Is the status of the United States as a global hegemon shifting? Under President Donald Trump, US foreign policy has adopted an America First approach – one that many critics argue weakens international cooperation and prioritises transactional relationships over long-term alliances. Meanwhile, major powers like China, India and Russia have been expanding both their global influence and strategic ties. So how will the US deal with its waning dominance? Editor’s note: this episode of UpFront was recorded on June 11th prior to Israel’s bombing of Iran.