For decades, the U.S. stood as a stable, predictable, and committed global power—one its allies could count on in times of crisis. Thanks to its extensive network of alliances—NATO in Europe, bilateral security pacts in Asia, and numerous partnerships in the Middle East and beyond — America helped anchor the global order. But under President Trump, the reliability of that leadership is being tested. Recently, the Trump administration has insisted that NATO allies raise their defense investment to five percent of GDP and has cast doubt over whether the U.S. would defend any allies that spend too little. The Pentagon…