Being aware of these consequences in the face of growing global polarization is a political duty and not an insubordinate criticism of the USA. The fact that Macron links his warnings to a “third world power Europe” under French leadership is a gift. The calmness with which the US administration in Washington reacted to Macron speaks volumes.
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