Many posts have discussed foreign policy, war powers and the US military.
Imagine a world where ties to the U.S. feel like a burden, not a benefit to free society."How America First Risks Becoming America Alone," an essay in this weekend's Wall Street Journal, says American allies — soured by President Trump's treatment — are "searching for alternatives to what increasingly feels like an abusive relationship."
- 📊 Positive views of the U.S. are declining worldwide, the essay notes:Brits who view the U.S. unfavorably doubled in the past two years to 64%. (YouGov)
- In Germany, 71% view the U.S. as an "adversary." (German polling firm Forsa)
- Across Europe, just 16% view the U.S. as an ally. (European Council on Foreign Relations)
- Nearly two-thirds of Canadians, Mexicans and Brazilians hold unfavorable views of the U.S., "and view their neighbor as a bigger threat than China."
Data: European Council on Foreign Relations. Chart: Axios Visuals
