
US Passport Drops Out of Top Ten Most Powerful Passports for First Time in 20 Years
For the first time in two decades, the US passport has fallen out of the top ten most powerful passports, now ranking 12th alongside Malaysia. This decline, attributed to new visa requirements and changing global perceptions, poses challenges for American travelers and reflects shifting dynamics in international relations. The Henley Passport Index underscores the potential decrease in US influence on the global stage.

US Passport Drops Out of Top Ten Most Powerful Passports for First Time in 20 Years
For the first time in two decades, the US passport has fallen out of the top ten most powerful passports, now ranking 12th alongside Malaysia. This decline, attributed to new visa requirements and changing global perceptions, poses challenges for American travelers and reflects shifting dynamics in international relations. The Henley Passport Index underscores the potential decrease in US influence on the global stage.
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