Woul put t a little bit differently. What might the world have looked like during the period in which america had tremendous power up to 19 89, and during the few decades in which it was a kind of intellectual hegemon? After 19 89, if America hadn't been a democracy, in what ways would things have been worse? If you don't believe in democracy, they would have been better. And the interesting thing about the prudent invasion of ukrane is i think it finof reaffirms this. It cind of depends on where you sit but i think we understand.