Thus, the American art of diplomatic engagement, the ability to talk with different sides while holding one’s own views to oneself, has been largely replaced by a penchant for loud talk, finger-pointing, self-righteousness, and recrimination. Countries used to welcome and look for American engagement.
于是乎，过去美国外交辩论方式中与不同观点交锋同时又能保留自己意见的做法，如今很大程度上已经变成了大声叫喊，互相指责，同时又自以为是，彼此揭短。很多国家曾经欢迎并寻求美国的参与，现在却敬而远之，尤其是当这种参与是为了迎合美国国内选民胃口而做出强硬姿态的时候。