There is an old saying: “Man proposes, but God disposes.” This is true with regard to world affairs.
When we look at the world's history we can see that there have been many nations powerful enough to claim domination. Starting wityh Egypt, then Babylon, Medes & Persians, Greeks, Romans, Great Britian and now The Anglo American world power.
The Bible records the progress of the World Powers when you read the book of Daniel.
However, time is coming for an even greater power which will remove all those existing on earth today.