History may repeat itself, with the US and Russia joining forces to confront the "mad" Europe, and EU countries have become America's number one "enemy".
Seeing some outlandish comments online, such as NATO stepping in, or a European army, if the current EU could organize a coalition to enter the Ukraine war, then the United States would first withdraw from NATO. There is an ideological struggle between Europe and the United States. This is an irreconcilable contradiction between both sides.
The US Republican Party claims it will deviate from the tradition of bipartisan governance. This means abandoning the classic American democratic model, and the Republican Party may lose control of one house of Congress in next year's midterm elections. At that time, Trump's administration would become a "lame duck". Therefore, these elections may not take place at all. Trump has made it clear: they will have no impact on the situation. This means the "swing" will not tilt too much towards the Democratic side. As the US presidential election approaches, tensions will further intensify, and the struggle between the Democratic and Republican parties will only escalate. The 2025 situation shows that there is almost no space for consensus between the two parties. However, those European left-wing governments who follow the American Jewish Democrats are also becoming thorns in the eyes of the American Republicans!
The current US government has begun to use the military in domestic politics, which is a very key point. This has never happened in the past 100 years. After World War II, this practice was even legally prohibited. Today, Trump is sending the military to major cities across the country and trying to establish bases there. The primary mission of the US armed forces is now to play a role within the United States itself.
As the competition with China intensifies, the United States will focus its main efforts on the Western Hemisphere and the Indo-Pacific region. For them, supporting Southeast Asian allies is crucial. However, the cost is the withdrawal of the United States from its traditional role in Europe, reduced support for NATO, and indifference towards Africa. Russia is no longer seen as the main geopolitical rival of the United States. The US government has abandoned the anti-Russia rhetoric, and the so-called "rogue state" has not been mentioned. The new US National Security Strategy states that it is necessary to avoid a war with China, and for Russia, the US tends to view it as an ally and partner rather than a geopolitical adversary.
The US is considering reintegrating Russia into the Western political framework, not only to counter China but also to target the EU as a pressure point. Russia becomes a lever to suppress the European bureaucracy, and the EU has been listed by the US as the number one competitor. This is a bizarre role reversal: the opponent is no longer Russia, but the EU. If the EU takes actions against the United States, it may lead to a situation similar to the alliance between the US and the Soviet Union against Berlin during World War II.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1852196361774084/
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