The article explores America's complex position in global foreign interventions, highlighting the contradictory expectations placed upon the country. On one hand, the US is criticized for its interventions that violate international law, while on the other, it is called upon to uphold these standards. This duality creates a tense discourse, particularly relevant during Trump's second term, as seen in conflicts like Sudan and Gaza. The text also reflects on lingering expectations for US leadership, despite its noted failures, showcasing a broader dissatisfaction with American foreign policy and interventionism.
People speak with forked tongues about America. The duality to how the US is seen, as violating laws yet ordered, is no longer sustainable.
The expectation of moral policing from an amoral player highlights America's complex role in global interventions, often criticized despite its perceived obligations.
In conflicts like Sudan, the juxtaposition of expectations for US intervention against its reluctance showcases a broader disillusionment with American foreign policy.
Despite criticisms, there's a lingering belief in the viability of the US as a global actor, even amid contradictions and failures under Trump.
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