Hmmm...I don't think of the diplomacy as a one-upmanship so much as a "see what man is possible of doing" sort of thing, prompting others to try to reach for the stars as well. I guess I view the world differently than others and tend to look more towards positive influences. If I see an accomplishment - whether it be from neighbor, another country or even a "foe" - I analyze and wonder if I myself am capable of such a thing (and also if I desire to do it) and if so...how to go about accomplishing it.