After the Cold War ended, how did the global balance of power change?

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Russia lost all influence in the world.
Russia lost all influence in the world.

The European Union became the main rival of the U.S.
The European Union became the main rival of the U.S.

Russia and the former Soviet republics became members of NATO.
Russia and the former Soviet republics became members of NATO.

The U.S. stood alone as a superpower.
The U.S. stood alone as a superpower.

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Other countries, such as China and India, emerged as global economic powers and potential military powers.
Other countries, such as China and India, emerged as global economic powers and potential military powers.

Non-state actors, such as terrorist organizations, gained more power and influence in global affairs.
Non-state actors, such as terrorist organizations, gained more power and influence in global affairs.

Multilateral institutions, such as the United Nations, became more important in global decision-making.
Multilateral institutions, such as the United Nations, became more important in global decision-making.