It does, however, seem that the lower levels of the US administration are trying to mediate. Still, leaders are expected to help, not obstruct. Germany voted recently, keeping Merkel in a bid to keep everything as it is. Neo Nazi’s entering the parliament will most likely be contained. The West is the richest, we are the most advanced. Still, most people are angry, distrust their elite.
Asian politicians are largely scientists and engineers with a grasp of the complexity of modern world technology. In our West, they are lawyers. Big disadvantage.
So, China is building a second Panama Canal in Nicaragua, a rail connection from China to Europe. They are buying technology companies all over, investing in mines and infrastructure in Africa and buying/building harbours along the traditional shipping routes in a bid to assert their might.
The West is fading; the promises of democracy and free markets have lately failed the masses. The response is to put up walls, to protect. Not compete. Disintegrate, like Britain, like Catalunia. Everyone for himself now?
Will your kids have a better life that you?