But if you're incapable of recognizing your reduced standing in the world, you can end up miscalculating the resistance from other nations as you promote your i

But if you're incapable of recognizing your reduced standing in the world, you can end up miscalculating the resistance from other nations as you promote your interests. Being unable to accurately assess the expectations of success of other nations in promoting their interests will just lead to runaway escalation and potentially a world war.