# alliances
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Three Backlashes Bite Washington: Economic Pain, Domestic Politics and Fractured Alliances Shrink US Options on Iran
Since US and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, the campaign has produced three forms of blowback — sharp energy price rises, domestic political and security pushback, and fraying alliances — that limit Washington’s ability to sustain prolonged military pressure. These pressures increase the odds of a shorter, more constrained US approach or of escalating costs if the conflict continues.
China’s Open Door and a Fracturing G7: Why Western Leaders Are Visiting While Trump Stands Alone
A series of recent visits by G7 leaders to Beijing has highlighted a pragmatic turn among Western governments toward economic engagement with China, driven by market incentives and dissatisfaction with perceived U.S. unpredictability. The trend reflects hedging rather than alliance abandonment and raises challenges for U.S. influence if Washington cannot offer steadier, credible leadership.