“The Total Destruction of US Foreign Policy Under Trump”
(Washington Insider Magazine) –It’s clear that Donald Trump has ruined the US foreign policy. He’s challenged the long-standing consensus on American foreign policy, notably with his rhetoric on engagement with China and a commitment to military intervention in far-off lands. He’s also threatened to pull the United States out of the World Trade Organization (WTO). So how did he get it so wrong?
To begin, Trump has undermined U.S. foreign policy by moving decision-making to the White House and forcing the State Department to adopt a business-like structure. He’s failed to make the transition from businessman to commander-in-chief and has relied on short-term solutions and quick fixes. His reckless use of Twitter-diplomacy has left enemies perplexed. And his private character and style have further damaged the credibility of US commitments to democracy and rule of law around the world.
It’s not a good idea to use the U.S. as a deterrent for other countries. While one actor may deem a response appropriate, it can have disastrous consequences for the U.S. In the case of Iran, the country’s support for Bashar al-Assad and undeclared naval conflict with Israel prompted Israel to launch a drone attack on Iranian soil. The consequences of accommodation are no less damaging to the U.S. than full confrontation.
In January 2017, Trump took office. Negotiations with North Korea failed to prevent the regime from developing nuclear weapons. In Iraq, ISIS had self-proclaimed a caliphate. Russia and China were diluting American influence and American presence in the Middle East. Europe’s official status as a developing economy was abused. It was a bad idea for the U.S. to rely on the Europeans for collective defense. But all of these were only temporary issues. Instead, the Trump administration is destroying American foreign policy with a broken economy.
While the Trump administration has restored the international relations of the United States, the adversaries have exploited it for propaganda purposes. Beijing, Moscow, and Tehran have criticized it. And in Afghanistan, there are many examples of what is happening with human rights activists in the country. But the most important point is that the United States needs to make a major impact on the world’s terrorism crisis.
The total destruction of U.S. foreign policy under Trump is a result of contradictory priorities and ineffective diplomatic relations. In the Middle East, the threat from nuclear weapons has increased over the last four years. The U.S. has failed to address this threat. While claiming to have an effective diplomacy style, Trump has no strategy to counter the escalating danger of nuclear war.
The U.S. military already has more than 50% of its global military aid. It spends $6 billion in foreign military financing each year. The resulting global security threats are specific to the Middle East. As such, it is essential to ensure that U.S. policies continue to protect its allies, and to protect its interests in the region. While the U.S. should remain a vital partner in global affairs, its policies have to be directed toward ensuring global peace and prosperity.
The total destruction of U.S. foreign policy is a sign of weakness, and this is evident from the fact that the President’s decisions have been made without strategic intent. Moreover, in the case of Iran, the new administration has imposed sanctions on the country and even pushed it into an international crisis. While the U.S. is a strong ally, it is not a partner for a democratic country.
The Total Destruction of U.S. National Security Under Trump has not been successful at ensuring American leadership in the world. His decisions have weakened our reputation and undermined our allies’ interests. He has a negative reputation internationally and has received the lowest confidence ratings among the five world leaders. And this is a clear sign of weakness in the foreign policy of the United States. It has a weak position in global affairs.
