Goa, Aug. 16 -- ismiss any lingering thoughts about the comity of nations, let alone the "rules-based order" humanity was supposedly working towards over the past three generations. Now we are told we are back in the jungle, and might do right, while much of "the West" is reverting to "blood and soil" exclusion. Gaza has been the most obvious tipping point - and painful proof of double standards - but even that massacre of innocents is just one more fallout of America coming apart. The rest of the world always knew the tipping point was on the way for US hegemony, and that time is now. The only question remaining is how to manage the transition.

One thing we do know is the Trumpists believe this is their last chance to shake down the wor...