what almost all of the rest of the world really know about the USA is confined to media input only....newspapers and television.
That certainly isn't a very advised basis for commentary on much of anything....parroting what they read only.....entitled opinions? of course.
Accurate forecast of how the rest of the world thinks....I wouldn't place my bets on it!!!

As far as a "damaged" reputation, well let's assume that is accurate. But what does it mean? It is a catch all phrase that actually applies to every nation on the planet in one respect or another.

IMHO!

BTK