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At the time of TESV Skyrim, it seems a little hard since Thalmor retained strategic initiative and was on offensive. If their control of AD was slipping, they are most likely going to put priority in stabilizing their control of AD than wasting time on the Empire and risk fighting 2 fronts: externally and internally. It is not confirmed, but if their control of AD was slipping that is more likely to happen than not.

TESV's Empire reminds me too much of the falling Roman Empire for me to think its fate will be any different.