Editorial: The New York Times

• One of the most potent armaments in the U.S. arsenal, the Tomahawk cruise missile, has been critical in recent war operations.
• Stalled negotiations to co-produce the missiles in Japan exposed domestic divides in the United States.
• The U.S.' inability to keep up with China's rising industrial capacity and military growth signifies more robust cooperation with allies is needed.
• America needs to cultivate more trust in its steadfast allies and seek collaboration to match China's industrial capacity.
• The curtailing of U.S. alliances by President Trump has weakened the country's strategic position.
• As China continues to grow industrially, the U.S. needs its allies to step up to remain competitive.
• The future alliances of the U.S. will differ from those of the past due to the shift in power balance.
• It's crucial that U.S.' allies work together to offset China's influence and ensure global peace and security.

Conclusion: To compete with Beijing's strength over the long run, the United States is going to need all the friends it can get. Global backing for common security and freedom is vital in this contest.

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