But the dispute saps the strength of both countries.
Mr. Blankfein said while there may be "short-term opportunities" from the instability, Goldman's best interest lied in in the long-term strength of European countries.
Russia's clout will wane, as will the economic strength of other countries reliant on oil for revenues, the assessment says.
While there has been lots of talk in the campaign of keeping America strong, perhaps the most complex set of new threats involve the weakness, rather than strength, of other countries.
Mr. Guehenno, 50, has been France's ambassador to the Western European Union and is the author of a 1995 book, "The End of the Nation State," in which he argues that the strength of individual countries is dwindling in a global age.
After a week in which some worried that Israel and the United States were on the brink of a historic clash, Mrs. Clinton reaffirmed the underlying strength of the countries' ties.
Despite the relative strength of these countries, however, their ability to return to sustained growth will depend on structural reforms that support consumption.
We identify the major journals publishing IWAM research, influential authors through citation counts, as well as the distribution and strength of source countries.
I am terribly optimistic about the future of this country, because I understand the strength of the country.
In his second inaugural speech yesterday, President Obama presented his vision for the future of our country, calling on us to seize the moment and highlighting the strength of our country's diversity.
