when you look at the indicators of power such as economy, population size, military spending and technology, asia is set to be larger than north america and europe combined. the rapid rise of other countries, and above all, the spectacular rise of asian economies is dramatically altering the context in which u.s. global power will operate. shepard: the report notes that the u.s. is likely to remain a major global player on the global stage because of how it s able to pull together coalitions to tackle global problems. today was pposed to be the start of the window in which north hey would launch a new north korea would launch a new controversial rocket. so far no launch. we have the reasons for the delay. gunfire on a busy new york city sidewalk. just up the street from us, cops say somebody shot a man right in the back of the head then jumped right into a waiting getaway car and off he went. or she went. there s a manhunt or a womanhunt