Trump 2.0: Global Allies Rethink US Dependence Amid Uncertainty

• Donald Trump's potential second term is prompting a global rebalancing, with countries reassessing their reliance on the US for security, trade, and diplomacy.
• Harsh V Pant of ORF notes that Trump 2.0 has caused distress among America's partners, leading them to recalibrate long-term dependence on the US.
• The unpredictability of a second Trump term forces countries to hedge against US volatility, accepting that Washington will act by its own logic.
• Even formal US allies like Japan, South Korea, and Australia face a severe strategic dilemma, while Europe diversifies security and economic partnerships.
• Countries are developing new capabilities and strategies to push back or become more autonomous, as seen in Europe's rethinking of national security.

Why It Matters: Trump 2.0 is forcing global partners to rethink US dependence, leading to a rebalancing of alliances and capabilities.