--- product_id: 99599483 title: "Unrivaled: Why America Will Remain the World's Sole Superpower (Cornell Studies in Security Affairs)" price: "AR$82426" currency: ARS in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/99599483-unrivaled-why-america-will-remain-the-worlds-sole-superpower-cornell store_origin: AR region: Argentina --- # Unrivaled: Why America Will Remain the World's Sole Superpower (Cornell Studies in Security Affairs) **Price:** AR$82426 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Unrivaled: Why America Will Remain the World's Sole Superpower (Cornell Studies in Security Affairs) - **How much does it cost?** AR$82426 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/99599483-unrivaled-why-america-will-remain-the-worlds-sole-superpower-cornell) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Beckley demonstrates that no country is poised to upend American primacy, not economically, not militarily, and not technologically.... The evidence he assembles should be part of any serious debate about where we are headed.â• The New York Times The United States has been the world's dominant power for more than a century. Now many analysts believe that other countries are rising and the United States is in decline. Is the unipolar moment over? Is America finished as a superpower? In this book, Michael Beckley argues that the United States has unique advantages over other nations that, if used wisely, will allow it to remain the world's sole superpower throughout this century. We are not living in a transitional, post-Cold War era. Instead, we are in the midst of what he calls the unipolar era—a period as singular and important as any epoch in modern history. This era, Beckley contends, will endure because the US has a much larger economic and military lead over its closest rival, China, than most people think and the best prospects of any nation to amass wealth and power in the decades ahead. Deeply researched and brilliantly argued, this book covers hundreds of years of great power politics and develops new methods for measuring power and predicting the rise and fall of nations. By documenting long-term trends in the global balance of power and explaining their implications for world politics, the book provides guidance for policymakers, businesspeople, and scholars alike. Review: Beckley Pulls No Punches - Michael Beckley presents a very different kind of book about the USA compared to China and other countries in terms of power based on economic, military, and other factors. It is an easy read illustrated with many figures and tables and summary conclusions, It is also well referenced. Many other authors have concluded that The USA is a "has been" empire and that it's continued superpower status has been eroded to the point that it can no longer contain China or do much about China's ambitions in the world. Beckley's arguments show that this is far from true and that today we have a Unipolar situation in which the USA continues to be an unchallenged hegemon and is likely to be for some time. His economic presentations in particular are worth reading as he shows that China is clearly not the economic powerhouse that we think it is and that the cost to China in its slavish support of its state-run industries and maintenance of domestic order is massive. Unlike other studies and books he challenges the notion that if war did break out between the USA and China, the USA would be likely to lose or at best face a stalemate. That is not to say the USA does not have problems, and that these problems over a long period of time could lead to the USA's downfall; in fact, the author delineates several scenarios in which this could occur. Overall, I found the book to be a refreshing account of the geopolitical/economic USA-China situation in which China is not automatically accorded all the usual assumptions that Americans should take their bats and balls and go home. Review: Un buen analisis de por que EEUU va a seguir siendo el unico hegemon por varias decadas mas - Una explicaicon detallada de por que comparar el PIB solo de EEUU contra sus adversarios subestima su capacidad y que factores hacen que EEUU este mejor posicionada para seguir gobernando el mundo las proximas decadas. Su indicador GPD x GDP per capita esta genial para hacer analisis de potencial economico de los paises y tomar decisiones de inversiom, desde la perspectiva de un banquero de inversion. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #745,056 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #625 in National & International Security (Books) #16,468 in United States History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 173 Reviews | ## Images ![Unrivaled: Why America Will Remain the World's Sole Superpower (Cornell Studies in Security Affairs) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91LJPOWmBRL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beckley Pulls No Punches *by M***R on August 26, 2021* Michael Beckley presents a very different kind of book about the USA compared to China and other countries in terms of power based on economic, military, and other factors. It is an easy read illustrated with many figures and tables and summary conclusions, It is also well referenced. Many other authors have concluded that The USA is a "has been" empire and that it's continued superpower status has been eroded to the point that it can no longer contain China or do much about China's ambitions in the world. Beckley's arguments show that this is far from true and that today we have a Unipolar situation in which the USA continues to be an unchallenged hegemon and is likely to be for some time. His economic presentations in particular are worth reading as he shows that China is clearly not the economic powerhouse that we think it is and that the cost to China in its slavish support of its state-run industries and maintenance of domestic order is massive. Unlike other studies and books he challenges the notion that if war did break out between the USA and China, the USA would be likely to lose or at best face a stalemate. That is not to say the USA does not have problems, and that these problems over a long period of time could lead to the USA's downfall; in fact, the author delineates several scenarios in which this could occur. Overall, I found the book to be a refreshing account of the geopolitical/economic USA-China situation in which China is not automatically accorded all the usual assumptions that Americans should take their bats and balls and go home. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Un buen analisis de por que EEUU va a seguir siendo el unico hegemon por varias decadas mas *by M***Á on May 11, 2026* Una explicaicon detallada de por que comparar el PIB solo de EEUU contra sus adversarios subestima su capacidad y que factores hacen que EEUU este mejor posicionada para seguir gobernando el mundo las proximas decadas. Su indicador GPD x GDP per capita esta genial para hacer analisis de potencial economico de los paises y tomar decisiones de inversiom, desde la perspectiva de un banquero de inversion. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Unrivaled: Looking Past the Headlines of China’s Growth *by H***V on April 3, 2026* Michael Beckley’s Unrivaled is a refreshing entry into a genre that often feels like a long, breathless countdown to inevitable American decline. Instead of joining the chorus of “China is rising, therefore the United States is falling,” Beckley takes a different route, one that feels less like a hype reel and more like a sober audit. His central move is deceptively simple: rather than fixating on China’s aggregate growth, he examines its internal constraints. Demographics, debt, political rigidity, and structural inefficiencies are not treated as minor footnotes but as defining features. It is a bit like being handed a glossy brochure of a luxury vehicle, only for Beckley to pop the hood and start pointing out the engine knocking. The result is not dismissive of China’s capabilities, but it is far less impressed by them than many contemporary analyses. Where the book gains real traction is in its use of historical analogies. Beckley draws on cases of past rising powers that appeared formidable on paper yet faltered under the weight of internal weaknesses. These examples do more than decorate the argument. They reinforce his core claim that power is not simply about size or growth rates, but about sustainability and resilience. It is a useful reminder that history is littered with nations that looked unstoppable right up until they were not. The tone throughout is measured, occasionally dry, and quietly confident. Beckley is not trying to win a shouting match. He is making the case that the United States, for all its flaws, retains structural advantages that are difficult to replicate and even harder to displace. In that sense, the title is less bravado and more thesis statement. That said, the final chapter feels like it took a slightly different flight path. The policy recommendations shift attention toward domestic U.S. issues in a way that, while not unreasonable, feels somewhat detached from the argument that precedes it. One can agree with some of the prescriptions and still notice that they dilute the book’s central claim. If the United States is truly “unrivaled for the foreseeable future,” the sudden urgency to fix a wide range of internal concerns comes across as a bit of a tonal pivot. Not quite contradictory, but enough to make the reader pause and wonder if we have wandered into a different briefing. Still, this is a thoughtful and well-argued work that challenges prevailing narratives without resorting to contrarian theatrics. Beckley does not deny China’s rise, he simply questions how far and how fast it can go. In a field crowded with predictions of upheaval, Unrivaled offers something rarer: a case for continuity, backed by history, data, and a willingness to look past the headline numbers. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/99599483-unrivaled-why-america-will-remain-the-worlds-sole-superpower-cornell](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/99599483-unrivaled-why-america-will-remain-the-worlds-sole-superpower-cornell) --- *Product available on Desertcart Argentina* *Store origin: AR* *Last updated: 2026-10-13*