Which West do we belong to?

As the global hegemony of the West is put to the test, the leaders of the big Western powers are busy having a public spat. While a wide range of strongmen in capitals from Moscow to Tehran and Beijing must really be enjoying the spectacle, it is a truly sad development.

America will soon find itself at a crossroads. There is an ongoing tug of war between President Donald Trump and the country's deep state, and the outcome is hard to predict. A lot will depend on whether US Chief of Staff John Kelly and Secretary of State James Mattis, both retired generals, remain in their positions. Many people in Europe believe that the two top staffers are key to keeping Trump at bay.

Meanwhile in Europe, the idea is gaining traction that the Old Continent needs to wean itself off its strategic relationship with the United States. It is no coincidence that, after French President...