Was US hegemony in the 20th century inevitable? Why? Or Why not? Mearsheimer defined a hegemonic state as one that dominates all others, but emphasized the limits of hegemony (2001, pp40-2). America experienced an expansion of power, financial, economic, military, and international that brought the country to hegemony. . Some scholars believed that America had become a superpower. Others think his hegemony is precarious. Many internal and structural factors predisposed the United States to achieve its dominance. However, structural factors are more likely preponderant in its rise as hegemon in the world system. First, the United States established its assertive power over its neighbors, and then over the rest of the world. America's advantage as US hegemony was unavoidably obvious because America had an incontestable military capability and an economic and financial system that not only grew every year but was also capable of maintaining inflation; Furthermore, America's economic growth globally and America's ability to adapt its foreign policy to specific circumstances asserted American hegemony in the 20th century. The United States had the resources necessary for economic development. Its economic strategy focused more on the skills and investments needed for increasingly complex production processes rather than on the raw materials needed for basic processes. America also had the ability to significantly contain wage inflation and increase productivity, as well as organize labor in the economic and political system. American exports increased from 15.7% in 1993 to 17.7% in 1999. US world trade has flourished immeasurably, as has the rise of America's share of the world... half of paper.. .d with the decline of the Soviet Union, America spread its capitalism and democracy across the world system, also contributing to its rise. The introduction of satellite, cable and the formation of major media gave people access to international channels. Major channels such as CNN and BBC broadcast US programs in English. This encouraged people to learn English to understand the transmission and follow the change made in International Relations as well as the world system; therefore English became the international language completely declining the French language. Furthermore, its large domestic market, relatively tolerant values, internal diversity and geographic isolation are all helpful. But he remains a hegemon, and for this very reason he must make others uncomfortable (Understanding the Bush Doctrine, p..385)