How are nations intimidated of Russia but not America? Even though america is a superpower and russia isnt anymore. To me they are pretty similar (pretty big countries, smile all the time, have the world’s biggest army, both seem dumber than they probably are, etc).

This is a really good question!

The nations are actually just as intimidated by America, but it isn’t as obvious as it is with Russia. Russia makes cryptic and violent statements and is violent, which generates a more overt fear in the other nations.

Meanwhile, America is often equated to a bossy, untameable child that acts impulsively and has the potential to wreak havoc, despite not always intending to. The best way I can put it is that the other nations treat America with caution and frequently distance themselves from him.

They view America as someone too strong and young to wield so much power; that’s what’s scary about him.

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