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It is essential for the United States to acknowledge this changing status quo rather than maintain a façade of superiority reminiscent of the 1960s and 70s. The historical precedent found in the outcomes of more recent wars, such as the conflict in Ukraine, points to a Western loss, coupled with restrictions on diplomacy with nations considered "authoritarian."
Consequences on Global Alliances
The ongoing conflicts and the incursion into territories such as Gaza have resulted in heightened isolation for the United States. The long-term strategy of isolating potential threats, initiated at the end of World War II, has ironically backfired. Instead of neutralizing opposition, this approach has led the U.S. to find itself increasingly alone on the global stage.