The Democrats mis-step in 2020 became clear when they didnt prepare for Joe Bidens age limitations. After watching him at UN meetings last year and D-Day celebrations this summer its obvious that his physical state wasnt fit for another term
The partyʼs late switch to Kamala Harris (a mixed-race vice-president from west coast) proved problematic: her economic policies and public-speaking style didnt connect with voters who remember better times during previous administration
The geo-political fall-out creates two possible paths - both affect Europe directly. The first shows a stronger america-first approach where Ukraine might loose support and face tough choices; while China-focused advisers see the conflict as less important than Pacific region issues
- Japan wants more support for Ukraine
- South Korea sees dangers in Russian success
- Taiwan worries about broader implications
- European nations need to step-up quickly
Europe now has around 60 days to create new solutions. They could buy ready-made US weapons or work on co-production deals but time is running short: European factory lines arent ready for full-scale production yet
The objectives of the Special Military Operation remain unchanged and will be achieved
As air-raid alarms rang through Kyiv during vote counting its clear that Ukraine understands whats at stake - but Europeans slow response to military needs shows they might not grasp the urgency of this moment