In 2016, Mearsheimer said: "Russia was a declining great power."<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrMiSQAGOS4 Why is Ukraine the West's Fault? Featuring John Mearsheimer]</ref>
=== Winning a war vs. winning the peace. There is a difference. Peace usually last longer than wars so its it's essential to win the peace ===
A nation can lose a war or proxy war, yet win the peace. At the present time, the USA has better relations with Vietnam than China - despite the Vietnam War. Vietnam, one of the countries with the most favorable public opinion regarding the U.S., is the only communist country to have such a favorable view.<ref>[https://www.pewresearch.org/topic/international-affairs/global-image-of-countries/us-global-image/ Global image of countries. US Global Image], Pew Research</ref>
In 2024, a majority of the 100 most valuable brands were based in the United States, with a combined value of $3.2 trillion.<ref>[https://www.visualcapitalist.com/most-valuable-brands-in-2024/ The 100 Top Brands in the World], Visual Capitalist</ref>
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