A nation needs enemies, needs competitors, which may sound very strange, even absurd.
But upon serious study, it becomes evident that this is actually very scientifically sound.
In biology, this is called the catfish effect.
And in the original world, during the most glorious period of human ideological struggle, the Cold War between the two great camps can be said to be the fastest era of human development.
The Red Camp established space stations in space, while the Western Camp sent people to the moon.
Both sides achieved unprecedented achievements in science, technology, economy, culture, and military, dismantling the colonial systems of the old era, sparking a wave of resistance in innumerable colonies worldwide.
At that time, regardless of either of the two camps, it was the era with the least socioeconomic disparity, the lowest unemployment rate, and the most affluent lives for the people.
