russian president vladimir putin. just as a thought experiment. what would happen if the world's sole economic and military power were to alienate europe, canada and mexico and alie itself instead with china, russia and north korea? joining me now is david korn, and malcolm nance, sara kenzior and christine awn. thank you all for being here. i want to go around the table and just sort of get your take on that question, david. >> yeah. >> on the question of whether or not we're seeing a de facto realignment where the world is, you know, used to the united states sort of being a-leader if not the de facto leader of the west. now donald trump has had a break with the west and seems to prefer or want or be eager with an alignment with china, we have trade issues with, but he's very positive toward north korea,