Dr Sun Yat-Sen nailed it. True regarding the British in that era and true regarding America in the present era. America does not have allies – only hostages to be used, abused and discarded.
Just look at what America did to Japan’s Toshiba and France’s Alstom (same ploy which US tried with China’s Huawei – but failed. Cos China ain’t pushover like Japan and France). And how America screwed Japan’s economy with the PlazaAccord.
And how America played out France in the recent nuclear submarine deal with Australia via AUKUS.
Not to forget how Australia was made a sucker by America after America got it to piss off its largest trading partner (China) – only for America to step in and replace Australia as the seller of the very same commodities to China.
With a friend like America – you do not need enemies.
Johnson Choi Biz 