Treating adversaries better than allies is a recipe for isolation
- Posted on September 27, 2026
- By Washington Post
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Global allies are reassessing their strategic partnerships with the United States amid concerns over diplomatic consistency. Taiwan, Canada, South Korea, Japan, Saudi Arabia, and European nations are questioning America's commitment to established relationships while appearing more accommodating toward traditional adversaries. This perceived shift in foreign policy priorities threatens to undermine decades-old alliances and reshape international geopolitical alignments, potentially weakening collective security frameworks and creating power vacuums that rival nations may exploit.
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