As Trump dismantles the existing world order, his version is still taking shape
NPR • • general
Key Points:
- President Trump has challenged the post-World War II global order established under leaders like Harry Truman, advocating for a more unilateral and aggressive U.S. foreign policy, including controversial moves such as expressing interest in acquiring Greenland from Denmark.
- Unlike previous presidents who supported multilateral alliances like NATO and emphasized free trade and democracy, Trump has criticized these institutions as burdensome and has adopted a more confrontational stance toward both allies and adversaries.
- Trump's administration has increased military interventions in smaller countries across the Middle East and Africa while struggling to effectively influence major powers like Russia and China, particularly regarding the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and the U.S.-China trade relationship.
- His "Donroe Doctrine" reflects a renewed focus on asserting U.S. dominance in
