America’s allies may soon have to fend for themselves

Would the US sacrifice New York for Paris? From Europe to Asia, Washington’s alliances are fraying

Whether we like it or not, the history of international politics is a near-continuous chain of violence between states. Rarely has this violence been aimed at total conquest or permanent subjugation. More often it reflects a state’s instinct for survival – the attempt to build a system where security does not depend solely on self-defense, but on recognition by others. That logic is especially clear when outside protection begins to fade.

For decades, the United States has provided such protection, shaping a world in which some states survived…

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