The world is changing before our eyes.
The world could be a very different place just over a week from now. By then, the NATO military alliance might be in shambles, the international economy will likely be suffering the effects of a multisided trade war and Vladimir Putin may have gained the U.S. President’s acceptance of Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea.
Or Donald Trump could reverse course yet again, and none of those things will happen.
Rarely have world leaders faced a week so heavy with uncertainty. Of course, never before has the international system been topped by a man who so openly disdains it....
Let's see what happens!
I prefer to remain optimistic. I think our allies understand that Trump is an anomaly, that his election was fraudulent, that a substantial majority of Americans detest the man and his policies, and that we are working to get our house in order. Of course much rides on the November 2018 elections. A Republican ouster would be a resounding message of solidarity with and good will toward our friends in Great Britain, France, Germany, and other NATO allies.
a lot hinges on those midterm elections.