The article argues that American global leadership is in rapid decline, not due to external pressures or multipolarity, but primarily because of President Trump's policies. His affinity for authoritarian leaders and short-sighted views threaten international security and enable Xi Jinping's ambitions for global dominance. While under Biden, the U.S. had gained leverage by supporting Ukraine against Russia and unifying democratic allies against threats from China, Trump appears ready to abandon this progress, even compromising Ukraine's sovereignty in negotiations with Russia.
Trump is choosing to retreat even though the U.S. has its adversaries on the back foot.
The supposed master negotiator is signaling his willingness to sacrifice Ukraine to Russia before formal negotiations even start.
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