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Ritter’s commentary indicates a significant departure from typical U.S. diplomatic protocols. He predicts a long-standing impact where America no longer feels beholden to European alliances, focusing instead on redefining relationships based on transactional interests rather than historical commitments.
This reevaluation could lead to greater American isolation, as relationships with other global powers also shift. Ritter warns that Europe may find itself in an increasingly precarious position, forced to adapt to the realities of an America that reassesses its role on the global stage.