We’re No. 1, For Now: There’s no argument from Americans or Russians as to which nation currently is the most dominant in the world—the US. However, according to a new survey by World Public Opinion.org and the Levada Center, there is definitely quite a divide over who’s on second and continuing to grow in worldly influence. Russians rank their country very high, while Americans see the China star rising.
Amid NATO’s continued push to ramp up air defenses in Eastern Europe, Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall swung by seven allied countries to boost relations last week, including those on Russia’s and Ukraine’s doorstep.