America first policy of trump; MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN
THE GEOPOLITICAL SHIFT OF USA ;INTRODUCTION;the geopolitics of united states during trump’s presidency (2017-2021) and its continuing influence is a defining chapter in modern global relation.trump’s america first policy fundamentally altered U.S.strategies with lasting impacts on alliances,global leadership,and rivalries.
geopolitical strategy ; indicating geopolitical shift of USA
Isolation and america first;
Trump ran a campaign centered on the promise to (MAGA) Make America Great Again Outside the US, such a promise sounds odd primarily because the US has long been, and continues to be, the world’s pROminent economic power.
A key feature of trump’s first administration was high rate of tariffs and trade restrictions vis a vis China. In his second term, Trump promises, or threatens, to do more of the same.
The election of Donald Trump for a second presidency is a turning point for the world. The outcome was decisive even as the reasons can be debated and inconclusive. We saw how Trump 2017-2021 dealt with international business, with trade policies, and with America’s traditional allies and adversaries. It was shocking and unexpected back then, as many failed to take him at his word while he was campaigning. It will be shocking this time, too, but it shouldn’t be unexpected. He will do what he said he would. We should all expect more of the same and this could be the most probable reason for geopolitical shift of USA
Challenge to global order; geopolitical shift
geopolitical shift of USA under trump’s policies questioned U.S. leadership in global institutions,withdrawing from agreements like the PARIS CLIMATE ACCORD and IRAN NUCLEAR DEAL (JCPOA). the U.S. does not confirm to the conventional definition of an empire, it has positioned itself as one of the most significant powers in history. By any measure, the U.S. has dominated the global military, economic, political, technological, and cultural spheres for decades.
key regional policies;
europe and nato:
trump criticized nato allies for reducing their defence budgets.For many years, there was no clear rule setting a minimum level of military spending required of member states. In practice, the US accounted for a share of this military spending, while several other members had tended to reduce theirs . Trump’s previous tenure was marked by criticism of NATO and calls for increased defense spending by member states. His re-election has recurred concerns about the U.S. commitment to the alliance. European allies are apprehensive about prominent U.S. disengagement and are exploring strategies to bolster their own defense capabilities. the U.S. security commitment to Europe, allowing Trump’s vision of the United States’ role in NATO to materialize.trump being vocal for a long time for his opposition to NATO’s collective defense clause, which stipulates that other NATO allies must come to the defense of a member country if it is attacked
tools of geopolitical SHIFT ;
ECONOMIC SANCTIONS: Trump Administration banned U.S. agencies from using any systems from Chinese telecommunications giant,Tensions between the U.S. and China began to sour when the Trump Administration took a hard economic stance against China and started a trade war .
Trump imposed sanctions on Iranian Supreme Leader, his office and those closely affiliated with his access to key financial resources.
Donald Trump imposed sanctions which prohibited Venezuela’s access to U.S. financial markets.
legacy and current influence;
the U.S. has maintained a dominant position in global politics, economics, and military affairs. This hegemony has been underpinned by a network of alliances, economic influence, and cultural soft power. However, recent situations indicate a prominent decline in U.S. dominance, with emerging powers challenging the existing order.
conclusion;
trump’s presidency disturbed the traditional geopolitics of america replacing it with unpredictability. trump’s influence continue to shape foreign policy debates ,with both supporters nd critics defining the impact of ” AMERICA FIRST” approach on global dynamics.Trump’s ‘America First’ foreign policy will most likely see the partial or total withdrawal of U.S. from international organisations and initiatives that have been the cornerstones of its hegemony .
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