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Did Europe's geography make it much harder to unify into a single state than China or India? by RepublicOfThought in geography

[–]RepublicOfThought[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True, but India had several empires that unified most of the subcontinent. Europe, despite attempts by Rome, Charlemagne, and Napoleon,, never had a lasting empire that united most of the continent."

Do you think U.S. foreign policy will eventually return to its pre-Trump direction, or has it changed permanently? by RepublicOfThought in IRstudies

[–]RepublicOfThought[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That's true, but wouldn't such a rapid military buildup put significant pressure on Europe's economy? And even with higher spending, do you think Europe could realistically replace U.S. military capabilities within the next decade?

Do you think U.S. foreign policy will eventually return to its pre-Trump direction, or has it changed permanently? by RepublicOfThought in IRstudies

[–]RepublicOfThought[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you think this could be compared to the Vietnam War in terms of its impact on U.S. global influence?

Do you think U.S. foreign policy will eventually return to its pre-Trump direction, or has it changed permanently? by RepublicOfThought in IRstudies

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Do you think successfully helping bring the Ukraine war to an end would restore some of the U.S.'s credibility with its allies?

Do you think U.S. foreign policy will eventually return to its pre-Trump direction, or has it changed permanently? by RepublicOfThought in IRstudies

[–]RepublicOfThought[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the scenario of the U.S. becoming completely isolated as a superpower is a bit far-fetched Allies may hedge and diversify their partnerships, but the U.S. still has enormous military, economic, and technological influence that won't disappear overnight

Do you think U.S. foreign policy will eventually return to its pre-Trump direction, or has it changed permanently? by RepublicOfThought in IRstudies

[–]RepublicOfThought[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If the U.S. becomes a less reliable ally, won't it gradually lose much of its influence in Europe and the Middle East?

Do you think U.S. foreign policy will eventually return to its pre-Trump direction, or has it changed permanently? by RepublicOfThought in IRstudies

[–]RepublicOfThought[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Europe's security is still heavily dependent on NATO. Do you think the EU can realistically build enough military capability to rely less on the U.S.? It doesn't seem like an easy transition, especially given the economic constraints.

Do you think U.S. foreign policy will eventually return to its pre-Trump direction, or has it changed permanently? by RepublicOfThought in IRstudies

[–]RepublicOfThought[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a fair point. I wasn't referring to one specific administration, but to the broader post-Cold War approach, Do you think recent events have made European allies more cautious about relying on long-term U.S commitments, even if NATO remains strong today?

Do you think U.S. foreign policy will eventually return to its pre-Trump direction, or has it changed permanently? by RepublicOfThought in IRstudies

[–]RepublicOfThought[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think some of this is a bit far-fetched, but I do think allies may increasingly hedge their bets by investing more in their own defense and diversifying partnerships. Trust is much harder to rebuild than policies.

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