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Trump might discover aspects of Biden’s foreign policy that he agrees with, despite calling it "horrible". The international community is preparing for potential changes under the new president, but there could be more similarities between Trump and Biden than expected.
Written by Michael Crowley
Writing from the nation
When Donald J. Trump takes office as the President, he holds a unique perspective on America’s role in the global community that contrasts significantly with that of the previous President.
Describing President Biden’s foreign policy as extremely bad in history, Mr. Trump promises to bring back an America First strategy that during his first term replaced years of agreed-upon policies and disrupted U.S. alliances globally.
He seeks to have positive interactions with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, potentially reducing U.S. assistance to Ukraine, and has mentioned the possibility of leaving the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. He looks up to foreign authoritarian leaders and doesn’t seem to prioritize President Biden’s objective of promoting democracy globally. He is unfriendly towards international groups and agreements such as the United Nations and the Paris climate accord.
With numerous possible areas of change, Mr. Trump may also appreciate some aspects of Mr. Biden’s policies. Apart from differences regarding Europe, Russia, and Ukraine, Mr. Trump’s initial strategy could actually be quite similar to what Mr. Biden has already established.
Analysts believe that sudden changes in foreign policy are uncommon and challenging to carry out. The United States’ strong military, economic, and political influence typically gives it a consistent level of control over other nations. Influence from allies, Congress, and government agencies often guide presidents towards adopting widely supported viewpoints.
Richard Fontaine, the CEO of the Center for a New American Security, a nonpartisan think tank in Washington, stated that there is usually more consistency between administrations of different political parties, even ones with contrasting styles such as Trump and Biden, than most people realize. He mentioned that people often pay more attention to the major differences between administrations.
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