Tuesday, February 3, 2026

US as Adversary

Many posts have discussed foreign policywar powers and the US military.

Mike Allen at Axios: 

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