The U.S. is shifting in its approach towards the Anglophone countries and Europe. Previously it allowed them to maintain the idea that they were equal partners despite the obvious power imbalance. Now it is depriving them that indulgence and openly addressing them as satrapies. Can’t tell if this is a sign of U.S. decline or further ascendance.

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I can't help but see Trump's foreign policy decisions as not congruent with the overall direction of the USA but if I'm honest I guess all Republicans from now on will take this stance to a degree.