re the common enemy thing, it's notable that the US has never felt itself a pariah state because we were a main partner in constructing the shared illusion of international law from the state (pirates to petrostates, baby) but there's a real chance we could risk that status under Trump.

In one of my fields, we literally went from a functional nuclear umbrella where our key non-nuclear allies around the world rarely talked openly about weapons programs to now doing so openly. They’ve had to hedge against his return. And if he does, look for 3-4 more asian nuclear powers.

Oh, the USA is a pariah state in Africa & the Middle East. South & Central America aren't fans, either. Your main trading partners tolerate you. The only reason you're allowed a seat at the table is the ability to wage war anywhere in 12 hours.