Although Trump’s foreign policy style is focused on personal agreements and working with autocrats, the new reality will require a more strategic approach.
The US daily also presents the main geopolitical challenges for D. Trump.
War in Ukraine
Trump may face pressure to find a quick solution to the conflict. His promises to “make peace in one day” were met with skepticism, especially given Russia’s maximalist demands.
Allies in Europe worry that Trump may give up too much in pursuit of a deal, including Ukraine’s sovereignty.
Middle East
The region remains destabilized by developments in Iran, Syria and conflicts in the Gaza Strip. Israel has faced international criticism as it strengthens its military posture.
Karas Gazos Ruože / Mahmoud Isleem/SIPA / Mahmoud Isleem/SIPA
Geopolitical axis of autocrats
Russia, China, Iran and North Korea are forming a new bloc of opposition to the West. Modern autocrats have become less willing to make short-term deals.
NATO
Trump, who has criticized European NATO members for insufficient funding, will now face a more cautious attitude from allies. His second term has raised concerns about possible changes in US policy towards the alliance.
What are Trump’s possible strategies?
Russia
The publication notes that D. Trump may try to resume personal diplomacy with V. Putin, but the latter dictator, focused on the long-term goals of restoring Russia’s position, has become even less accommodating.
AFP/Scanpix photo/Vladimir Putin
China and North Korea
WP says that Chinese and North Korean leaders Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un, who already have experience dealing with Trump, may pose new challenges given the geopolitical tensions.
Chinese President Xi Jinping visits France.
Among foreign policy analysts, there is a prevailing feeling that D. Trump enters his second term better prepared to implement his foreign policy positions, improve his ability to shape world events, but perhaps has less room for arrogance.
As Robin Niblett, an honorary fellow at the think tank Chatham House, observed, in a more dangerous world, “the cost of tipping the scales could be higher.”
Trump and Ukraine
As reported by the Ukrainian news portal UNIAN, Volodymyr Zelensky believes that D. Trump can stop V. Putin, because the new US president really wants to end the war. In his opinion, Trump is “strong and unpredictable.” The president of Ukraine wants Trump’s unpredictability to be applied to Russia itself first.
V. Zelensky also said that he can meet with D. Trump shortly after his inauguration.
Source: www.15min.lt
