The recent presidential debate between incumbent President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump has sent shockwaves through the international community, with key U.S. allies expressing deep concerns over the implications of the outcome.

The debate’s focus on critical global issues, such as the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the U.S. relationship with Israel, highlighted the stark contrast between the two candidates’ approaches to foreign policy and global leadership.

President Biden, known for his emphasis on strengthening international alliances and promoting U.S. global influence, faced a lackluster performance that left many of America’s closest partners feeling unsettled. In contrast, former President Trump’s advocacy for a more inward-looking, “America First” approach has raised alarm bells among U.S. allies, who fear a potential return to the strained relations and unpredictable foreign policy that characterized his previous term.

The debate’s focus on the Ukraine crisis has left many of America’s European allies, particularly those on the frontlines of the conflict, deeply concerned about the potential implications of a Trump victory. The prospect of a Trump presidency, which is perceived as being more sympathetic to Putin’s territorial ambitions, has raised fears among U.S. allies of a weakened transatlantic alliance and a........

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