The US alone vetoed the right to development, which closely parallels the socioeconomic provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, effectively rejecting these ideals.

The U.S. bombing in December 1998 violated the UN Charter and international law, as it did not seek Security Council authorization, reflecting a disregard for international norms.

The US has significantly violated both civil and political provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, as highlighted in recent Amnesty International reports.

The U.S. dollar's dominance is America's greatest power, not military might; it allows the U.S. to exert influence globally, even over those who do not directly engage with American products.

In conflicts like Ukraine and Taiwan, the U.S. must recognize its limitations and avoid aggressive posturing that could lead to war.

The G15 meeting highlighted that the United States and Britain are unwilling to engage in dialogue with the developing world, which is often forced to make concessions that benefit the rich.

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was dismissed by some as a "collection of pious phrases" and as "a letter to Santa Claus" by Jeane Kirkpatrick, Reagan's UN ambassador, who criticized its socioeconomic provisions.

The U.S. dollar's status as the world's reserve currency is a significant aspect of America's power, which is maintained through military presence and economic dominance.

The U.S. has lost deterrence over the past decade, highlighted by events like the annexation of Crimea and Iran's nuclear ambitions, signaling a need for urgent reform in defense.