In a world where international alliances are as volatile as the balance of power, diplomatic relations with the United States perfectly illustrate this complexity and these dangers. What sacrifices must the allies make to maintain this perilous friendship?

This debility, which is part of a historical continuity, has entered a critical phase since the return of Donald Trump to the White House last January. While the United States alternates between extremist isolationism and intrusive and threatening interventionism, its allies are left to juggle with the unpredictable consequences of these oscillations. In this context of strategic ambiguity, alliances become potential pitfalls, and diplomatic friendships become existential challenges. How do these complex relationships shape the current world order, and what does the future hold for America’s partners?

In fact, the dynamics of power and dependency, highlighted by Henry Kissinger, reveal the complexities of the relationship between the United States and its allies. In the logic of the transatlantic alliance, of course, collaborating with Washington implies an asymmetrical relationship, where economic, military and diplomatic dependence is predominant. This proximity, although strategic, exposes partners to risks, including potentially disadvantageous military interventions and regime changes.

Alliances with the United States are costly, lead to loss of sovereignty and increase internal tensions. The fragility of these relationships is accentuated by the unpredictability of American policy, with abrupt changes and uncertain commitments, especially under unstable administrations. Trump’s return to the White House in January 2025 – which turns some European journalists and specialists in the geopolitical chessboard into real automatons – illustrates these risks, thus highlighting the challenges and inherent dangers for the allies of the United States. Reigning champions of the propagation of

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