When Donald Trump won the United States in 2016, America's allies around the world reacted with dismay and shock. If he wins again in November, they will have no such excuses. Trump's victory in the New Hampshire primary made him almost inevitable as the Republican candidate. An isolationist who cannot be **** is likely to return to the White House. Trump locked in the nomination so quickly and gave U.S. allies at least nearly a year to prepare for that possibility.
Not all world leaders are upset by the idea of Trump's re-election. Not only Hungary's Viktor Orbán and Russia's Vladimir Putin would welcome this. Many of the so-called middle powers, especially developing economies, that want to be torn between China and the United States are at least optimistic.
Trump's re-election will undoubtedly bring new challenges and uncertainties to the United States and its allies. This is undoubtedly disturbing news for those countries seeking stability and order. However, this may be an opportunity for some countries seeking balance and self-preservation. They may try to find space to survive and thrive in the midst of Trump's isolationist policies and the collapse of the global order.
Leaders and policymakers around the world need to reassess their strategies and policies in response to the new global landscape that may emerge. They need to recognize that Trump's re-election may bring not only changes in US policies and positions, but also a profound adjustment of the global political and economic landscape.
Countries need to strengthen multilateral cooperation to jointly address global challenges, such as climate change, terrorism, and transnational crime. They need to seek a more just and rational international order to protect their interests and development.
At the same time, countries also need to strengthen their own economic and scientific and technological strength, and improve their competitiveness and innovation capabilities. Only through our own efforts and development can we occupy a favorable position in the new global pattern and achieve our own prosperity and development.