Schmitt warns that if Europe breaks away from the United States, the US could quickly become isolated on the world stage. The Swiss historian argues that without allies, the US cannot impose itself even in Latin America, where China has already established a strong foothold. He cites the Trump administration’s shock tactics - bribes and flattery - as a short‑term success for China but a long‑term liability for the US, which will face strategic realignment by other nations. Schmitt points out that Germany’s dependence on China and Russia, the US’s weakened support for Ukraine, and Russia’s influence in Europe and the Middle East further erode the US’s global position. He concludes that Russia will not be a major player in world politics, having been beaten in the Middle East and Latin America, while its ally Iran is under intense domestic pressure.

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