As a result, Europe has practically abandoned its global geopolitical role, with virtually no evidence of its presence, aside from trade, remaining in East Asia. Although the US has retained considerable influence, the combination of structural economic problems, a divided elite, and two de facto military defeats has impeded its ability to exercise that power.
结果，欧洲事实上已经抛弃了其去阿牛地缘政治角色，在东亚也不再拥有除贸易以外的影响力。尽管美国的影响力依然卓著，但结构性经济问题、精英的分裂以及两场事实军事失败已让其行使权威的能力大为削弱。