Trump’s war is uniting the world, just not how he might have expected

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by Anthony RowleyMarch 21, 2026 at 09:30 AM
Trump’s war is uniting the world, just not how he might have expected

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The article discusses the international response to a war initiated by Donald Trump and Israel against Iran. It argues that Trump's actions have backfired, failing to garner support from allies and instead pushing them towards new alliances. Specifically, the Financial Times reported that allies rejected Trump's request for warships to open the Strait of Hormuz. The article suggests that Trump's approach, contrasting with advice from books like "How to Win Friends and Influence People," has alienated leaders and created incentives for major powers like China and Japan to unite against a potential global crisis. The war has strained US relations with these countries, particularly impacting Japan's relationship with both the US and China, as evidenced by the events surrounding Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's visit to Washington.

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donald trump 100% iran war 90% us foreign policy 90% international relations 80% political alliances 70% china 60% strait of hormuz 60% japan 60% economic recession 50%

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South China Morning Post
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Center-Right (0.50)
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90%
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Iran

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