Pax Trumpiana: U.S. Allies Preparing for a Bumpy Ride

SURPRISED and shaken by Donald Trump’s victory, America’s allies are hoping for the best while desperately seeking guidance on what his presidency might mean for them. Mr Trump’s statements on the campaign trail were contradictory and often disturbing. Many countries see the 70-year-old Pax Americana as a source of security and prosperity. That the president-elect might place little value on this system of alliances and rules is as incredible to many as it is alarming.