A Politico analysis by Alexander Burns, highlighted by Raw Story, argues that President Donald Trump's second administration is being weakened by a fundamental misunderstanding of nationalism outside the United States.

According to the analysis, Trump built his political identity around American sovereignty and national pride but has failed to recognize that leaders and voters in other countries are motivated by similar patriotic instincts.

Burns contends that this miscalculation has complicated Trump's foreign policy objectives, strained relationships with international allies on the political right, and created political challenges for Republicans at home.The article cites several examples.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, despite her ideological alignment with many conservative American figures, rejected the idea of foreign involvement in Canadian politics, emphasizing national sovereignty.

Similarly, Canadian resistance to Trump's tariff threats and rhetoric is described as contributing to the political rise of Prime Minister Mark Carney.

The analysis also claims that Trump's confrontational approach toward Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy failed to weaken Ukraine's position and instead reinforced Ukrainian nationalism.Additional examples include unsuccessful efforts to influence political outcomes in Hungary, Brazil, Britain, Spain, and Israel.

Burns further argues that Trump's expectations regarding Iran proved unrealistic, alleging that attempts to pressure the country into political change resulted in a prolonged conflict and broader economic consequences, including higher energy prices.

The article concludes by noting that some international right-wing leaders who previously admired Trump have become more critical of his second-term approach.

French politician Jordan Bardella is quoted as describing the United States as acting more like an empire and expressing opposition to foreign political interference.

Burns' overall argument is that Trump's inability to appreciate the strength of nationalism abroad has become a significant obstacle to achieving his international and domestic goals.