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The Three Temptations The Three Temptations
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Geography Geography
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Technology Technology
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Ideology Ideology
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Deprioritization of Allies Today Deprioritization of Allies Today
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Seeking a Great-Power Settlement Seeking a Great-Power Settlement
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Technological Superiority Technological Superiority
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The Fear of Abandonment The Fear of Abandonment
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2 America’s Deprioritization of Allies
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Published:August 2017
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Abstract
This chapter traces the deterioration that has occurred in the foundations of America's relations with many of its longest-standing allies over the past few years, both through a weakening of the political bonds with Washington and through diplomatic and military probes at the hands of U.S. rivals. In recent years, the United States has been tempted to ignore the historic need for strong alliances. On closer examination, there are deeply rooted sources of the American temptation to deprioritize alliances. Geography, technology, and ideology tempt them to think that they do not need allies to compete effectively in global geopolitics. In addition, in recent years domestic political pressures have emerged that generate doubts about U.S. overseas commitments. The Obama administration's rhetoric and actions—partly a reflection of these pressures—have been perceived as downgrading the importance of allies.
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