Original sentence: Whilst the criticisms listed below can be held within a general anti-American stance, it should be noted that most do not by themselves imply any of the prejudices associated with anti-Americanism
Edited sentence: As with most major historical powers in the world, the potential criticisms of the United States are seemingly endless.Such criticisms are often held within a general anti-American stance, but it should be noted that most do not by themselves imply any of the prejudices associated with anti-Americanism.While arguably every country is subject to stereotypes and has committed perceived offenses in its history, recent American military interventions and the ubiquity of American media and popular culture may have made criticisms of the United States uniquely common around the world