With the US less predictable, allies must recognize this new reality and act collectively. The goal is not stability at any cost, but stability that aligns with national and Western interests.

<p>In a world in which the US cannot be counted on as it once was, the objective is not stability at any price, but rather stability on terms consistent with national and Western interests. This is achievable, but only if the friends of the US recognize the new reality and act individually and collectively to meet the challenge.</p>