The disadvantage of having oceans both sides is that the US is living in its own rhetorical isolation. Somehow the Vietnam War, the Middle East disasters etc. are turned into victories and not seen as defeats . Unrealities lead to bad decisions based on lies.
Wake up guys the US is slipping down to Number2 in the world of commerce. The US has had its chances to be supreme and blown it. Lousy policies from rotten politicians.
Lets see what China has to offer. Can Trump get it back through spoiling tactics ?
To be great one needs to realise ones frailities.
Your old allies look on aghast at Trump's antics.