"When Poland and the Czech Republic are humiliated by us, they lose confidence in America's support for them, and they may decide that they must incline more toward Russia," he said of the decision to change gears on missile defense in Europe. "If our friends in Latin America like Colombia become convinced that we are turning our back on them, they may feel compelled to become more accommodative to Hugo Chavez." "If Japan believes the United States is weakening its commitment in the Pacific, it may distance itself from America and draw closer to China." Full Article at Marc Ambinder