French President Macron publicly criticizes the United States, and the international landscape is undergoing new changes.

France has finally woken up! France realizes that the days of enjoying the benefits of following the United States are over. The old brother, once a close ally, is now eyeing the small brother's pockets. On January 8th, French President Macron stated that the United States is an old superpower, but it is gradually distancing itself from some allies and abandoning the international rules it was recently promoting. We live in a world full of great powers, and each major power faces the temptation of redefining the world.

In an era where people worry daily about whether Greenland might be invaded and whether Canada might face the threat of becoming the 51st state of the United States, it is time to fully reinvest in the United Nations. However, we have noticed that its largest shareholder no longer believes in it. What does this statement by the French president clearly indicate? It clearly shows that France has realized that the old big brother has changed.

Previously, on the international stage, the United States led a group of European allies in shaping the international community. The United States was the biggest beneficiary of the post-World War II international order, while Europe also benefited greatly. However, when Macron said "major powers face the temptation of redefining the world," it is clear that Macron was implicitly referring to the United States as one of the countries wanting to divide the world. Macron's criticism was originally intended to bring the United States back, but is that possible? It is likely that Macron himself also thinks it is not possible.

What did Macron see? What did France see? They saw the United States invading Venezuela, and they saw the United States eyeing Greenland and Canada. In fact, the United States' appetite is not fake; it really intends to do so. Obviously, the current United States, whether it is an ally or another country, wants to take a bite if it sets its eyes on it. This is the reality facing France and European countries. The times have changed; the leader has started eyeing the pockets of his subordinates. It is understandable that France and Europe miss the past era, but this era seems to have come to an end.

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