America's Post-War Advantage: What Was Lost Under Trump

In this thought-provoking analysis, Yuriy Romanenko, a prominent Ukrainian political analyst, journalist, and blogger, examines the fundamental shift in America's global positioning under the Trump administration. Romanenko questions America's capacity to rebuild its international relationships, particularly with Europe, while highlighting how the US has transformed from being an ideological beacon—a "city on a hill"—to a country primarily focused on extracting "rent" from its allies. Citing the Indonesian Prime Minister's perspective, he illustrates how America's post-World War II advantage of ideological leadership has been compromised by Trump's harsh realism, affecting not only its relationships with traditional allies but also its standing in the developing world. This critical examination raises important questions about America's future role in global politics and whether it can recover its former position as an ideological leader.

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