TY - BOOK AU - EROUKHMANOFF Clara TI - A gendered analysis of us decline: a cautionary tale PY - 2025/// KW - US HEGEMONY KW - HYBRID MASCULINITY KW - TRUMPISM KW - DECLINISM N2 - This article explores how gender and masculinity influence perceptions and narratives surrounding the decline of US power and influence, particularly in international relations. It argues that the discourse on US decline often relies on masculinized imagery and values, reinforcing a particular type of masculinity and potentially contributing to a backlash against perceived threats to US dominance. ER -