"Because the United States is, after all, the leader of the West, coupled with the fact that during the Peninsula War, the Republic delivered a heavy blow to the troops of many countries."
"There's still a bit of resentment lingering, more or less."
"So now the global situation is still remarkably polarized."
"It's either siding with the United States, harboring animosity towards the Soviet Union and the Republic."
"Or siding with the Soviet Union, resisting the United States and a bunch of Western countries."
"However, at the recent Geneva Conference held by the United Nations."
"The Republic's proposal of the 'Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence' drew quite some attention, but perhaps hindered by the United States standing in the way."
"Many countries did not express their opinions."
"But within two months."
"The United States openly intervened in the Republic's maritime affairs."
