> He doesn’t seem to remember or care what he said to their leaders last month or last year, nor does he know how his previous decisions shaped public opinion in their countries or harmed their interests. But they remember, they care, and they know.
And they won’t forget for generations. The damage Trump has done to American soft power really cannot be overstated. As others have suggested, I believe this will be the end of Pax Americana.
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> He doesn’t seem to remember or care what he said to their leaders last month or last year, nor does he know how his previous decisions shaped public opinion in their countries or harmed their interests. But they remember, they care, and they know.
And they won’t forget for generations. The damage Trump has done to American soft power really cannot be overstated. As others have suggested, I believe this will be the end of Pax Americana.
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> Allied leaders know that any positive gesture they make will count for nothing.
This really says it all. Stand up to Trump and suffer. Capitulate to Trump and also suffer. 4D chess incentive structure!