A parade of autocrats pushed together by Trump on display at China parade, says journalist

Geopolitical Landscape - China showcased its military strength, with leaders like Putin and Kim Jong-un in attendance, signaling a potential challenge to the Western world [1][2] - The US is perceived as less predictable and reliable, creating opportunities for countries like China to assert influence [3] - China's leader Xi Jinping aims to strengthen multilateral institutions and uphold signed treaties, presenting a stable alternative [4] - The US's inconsistent foreign policies, such as withdrawing from international agreements (JCPOA, Paris Climate Accord), erode trust [7][8] - While the US isn't necessarily weaker, its allies are, and the US isn't actively supporting their strengthening [9][10] - Xi Jinping has the leverage to push back against the US due to control over critical minerals and technology [12] - The current global order is neither solely US-led nor a new Beijing order, but a complex interplay of powers [13] US Foreign Relations - The US needs to strengthen its friendships globally, particularly with India, which has been strained [18][19] - A potential crypto deal involving the Trump family and Pakistan may be influencing US foreign policy [25][27] - Trump's foreign policy is often driven by personal interests and perceived deference from other leaders [26] - The US's engagement with Pakistan, India's "mortal enemy," is a point of contention [29]