Enjoyed this article. As an American we are often burdened with becoming the first global empire. Yet we always strive for democracy and building relationships with other countries.

Since the end of WWII Russia has been the #1 contender for world domination. As a communist country they battled in the realm of ideas. China now the real communist country.

Russia abandoned communism. Now democratic? Yet through the arc of history prove to be facist underneath it all.

They now claim to have the most advanced nuclear arsenal. A bid for world domination?

Glad to see that Europe and Asia remain friends in global stability. Can't we all be friends?

If that's to happen we must create clean renewable energy for the globe. Thanks again for your interesting post.