Following Donald Trump’s return to the White House, the international community awaits inevitable dramatic shifts in U.S. foreign policy regarding conflicts in both Eastern Europe and the Middle East. With emphasis laid strongly on his “America First” philosophy, Trump promises to repurpose U.S. resources toward the priorities of this nation while hoping to wind down international conflicts.
In the Russia-Ukraine war, Trump has continued saying that he would end the conflict in no time, but his plan is vague. Being a non-interventionist, he indicated that the U.S. may withdraw some forms of support for Ukraine and offer peace talks with Russia if Ukraine delays its entry into NATO.
Critics have claimed that this will embolden Russia, but Trump’s going back to the White House seems to usher in a most likely shift in how the U.S. will treat NATO and its stand on the security of Europe.
Will Donald Trump’s return to White House propose any solution for Israel-Palestine war?
Secondly, his stance regarding the Israel-Palestine war reflects his assurance to the people that peace will come to the Middle East. Though he had promised to put an end to the existing war between Israel and Hamas, it is not clear how he intends to do so. Trump remained fully supportive of Israel in his first term when he declared Jerusalem the country’s capital and brokered the Abraham Accords to normalize Israel’s relations with certain Arab nations.
Simultaneously, he thrust Palestinian interests into a corner because the Trump administration basically had ignored the two-state solution. With Trump returning to the White House, everybody is waiting to see how he will sustain his pro-Israeli stance while reaching an accord.
Trump’s stance on China is to defeat them economically
China also will be the central subject of Trump’s foreign policy when he is re-elected to the office. Earlier, he levied massive tariffs on Chinese imports and declared China a “strategic competitor.”
He even claimed that he would not think twice about putting pressure on China through the economic sector, particularly in regard to Taiwan. Although the style of Trump seems to have a stronger tendency, his action toward military cooperation with U.S. allies in Asia is yet to be revealed as has been followed by Biden.
Trump’s return to the White House shows that his allies portray his unpredictable style as an asset in diplomatic negotiations. However, the stance that Trump has taken regarding the Gaza war, NATO, and China policy leaves the world unsure of how his return might shape the ongoing global crises.
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