Bangladesh, March 30 -- Some reports suggest an interesting geopolitical twist: King Charles, according to some, wants the United States to join the Commonwealth, and President Donald Trump, ever the wildcard, seems delighted by the prospect. On the surface, it may sound like tabloid stuff—Buckingham Palace meets Mar-a-Lago in a bizarre diplomatic tango. Yet, peel back the layers, and it comes together. In an era where alliances are shifting and old certainties are crumbling, this supposedly oddball idea might just hint at a broader realignment.

The US, under Trumps somewhat bombastic leadership, is pivoting away from Europe and NATO toward a Pacific-focused future (plus a neo-Monroeist focus on the American continent). This being ...