Allies Concerned about Waning US Leadership Regardless of Election Outcome
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Allies worry the US is becoming less dependable regardless of who wins the election, as the next president may be consumed by domestic challenges.
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Trump has strained relations with allies and praised authoritarians, while Biden has tried to reassure allies but struggled to fully deliver.
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Even with Biden, the US influence has not contained conflicts abroad as much as allies hoped.
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Some allies are talking about the need to ramp up military spending and plan for an alliance without the US.
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Rivals like Russia and China see little difference between Trump and Biden in terms of America's global stance.