Upside Down World

Europe is at a critical turning point in its history. The American shield is slipping away, Ukraine risks being abandoned, Russia strengthened.

Washington became Nero's court, an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers and a ketamine-fueled buffoon charged with purging the civil service.

It is a tragedy for the free world, but it is first and foremost a tragedy for the United States. Trump's message is that there is no point in being his ally since he will not defend you, he will impose more customs duties on you than on his enemies and will threaten to seize your territories while supporting the dictatorships that invade you.

Michael Wei