In Fact, the West Is Rising

Robert Dujarric challenges narratives of Western decline, arguing that democratic institutions, innovation ecosystems, and resilient economies across North America and Europe continue to adapt and thrive amid global shifts. He points to post-crisis recoveries, technological leadership, and coordinated policy responses as evidence of renewed Western dynamism. He emphasizes that while emerging powers grow rapidly, the West’s strengths in security alliances, higher education, and cultural influence secure its ongoing relevance. Dujarric concludes that strategic investments in research, education, and multilateral cooperation will ensure the West remains a central driver of global progress.