The political power the U.S. built up over years in the Middle East has been shaken to it foundations.
[T]he U.S. has shifted from prioritizing allies to prioritizing its own interests.
Trump’s attack already seems distant, while the Taiwan issue is intimately relevant.
The U.S. is no longer a beacon of light — it is the first domino to fall in the democratic world.
Since America is Taiwan’s “Uncle Sam,” it should take better care of Taiwan. America does not, however.
This loss of authority is Trump’s real problem.