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The most notable shift has been the perception of the United States, which has transitioned from being viewed as a liberator to a "Great disruptor." Prominent officials, like Singapore's Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen, suggest that the U.S.'s current trajectory signals a dangerous reevaluation of its role on the world stage. With a potential conflict brewing in the Indo-Pacific region against China, the irony is palpable: the U.S. might require alliances now more than ever, yet it is actively jeopardizing these vital relationships.