Here's an idea:
A bold strategy for the world's advanced democracies—now that the US can no longer count itself among them based on recent actions—would be to starkly rebuke Trump's trade and foreign policy. First, the Five Eyes intelligence alliance should publicly rebrand as "Four Eyes," excluding the US until it can once again credibly guarantee the security of shared intelligence. More dramatically, the G-7 should suspend the US, echoing their response to Russia's Crimea invasion, citing the ongoing trade war and threats to the territorial integrity of peaceful neighbors as violations of international agreements and law. They should make it clear: the US can return once it aligns with the collective objectives of the group. While these moves might appear self-defeating, the fractured consensus within the current framework means there's little to lose. Such actions would not only underscore the severity of the US's deviation from global norms but also signal the death of the "old order," challenging the US to redefine its role on the world stage. The reintroduction of the US to these groups is uncertain, but acknowledging the gravity of the current divide is essential. This would convey the dire nature of the situation to anyone paying attention. There is no advantage in pretending that these developments are normal or acceptable.
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