Allies Learn How to Bully America

“Around the world, friends and adversaries of America are reaching the same, bleak conclusion. To earn President Donald Trump’s respect, show that you can hurt him,” The Economist reports.

“None of America’s security partners is foolish enough to threaten Mr Trump openly. But all of them watched Iran gain leverage over a stronger adversary by closing the Strait of Hormuz, and some were taking notes. Iran’s abuse of this choke point is simply appalling, such allies tut-tut. How do we get one of our own?”