Donald Trump values his relationship with dictators far more than that with democratic allies, making the global economic and national security interests a combustible mix.
The world is now forced to adapt to a US president preferring to boast of his very good relationships with the world’s dictators while trashing leaders of fellow democracies.
So Donald Trump is talking up his “great” call with Vladimir Putin despite minimal progress on ending the war in Ukraine, leaving Russia free to stall while its forces continue to take more territory.
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Jennifer Hewett is the national affairs columnist. She writes a daily column on politics, business and the economy. Connect with Jennifer on Twitter. Email Jennifer at jennifer.hewett@afr.com
