Foreign Diplomats Alarmed by US Political Dysfunction, See Democracy Failures Undermining Global Standing
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Foreign diplomats are alarmed at the dysfunction in US politics, seeing it as a failure of democracy that affects their countries too.
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The debate over military aid to Ukraine epitomizes the problems - partisan politics overshadowing national security.
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There are worries the US is becoming an unreliable partner for long-term agreements due to constant partisan fights and administration changes.
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Russia is delighting in and fanning America's internal chaos to undermine trust in the US globally.
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Diplomats advise the US to overcome its internal divisions and build consensus on foreign policy that transcends domestic politics.