[setum]

I see that the article lists a number of metrics, none of which is topped by US. Got it. But the greatness should be holistic measure of all the metrics.

So the question is: Is there any other country that overall ranks better than US. If not, then US remains greatest. Isn’t it?

[croes]

Greatness should be independent of comparison to others.

Would you rather get shot, stabbed or be kicked in the nuts? Your choice would be the personal best of the options but I doubt you would call it a great choice.