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There is a possibility that Trump may actually agree with some aspects of Biden’s foreign policy, despite labeling it as "horrible." The global community is preparing for potential changes under the new president, but there could be areas where Trump and Biden share similar views.
Written by Michael Crowley
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When President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office, he holds a perspective on America’s role in the world that is significantly distinct from 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 got rid of years of policy agreement and disrupted U.S. relationships globally.
He is seeking to establish positive connections with Russian President Vladimir V. Putin, potentially reducing U.S. aid to Ukraine, and has mentioned the possibility of leaving NATO. He looks up to foreign dictators and doesn’t seem to care much about President Biden’s aim of promoting democracy globally. He is against international agreements and groups like the United Nations and the Paris climate agreement.
Despite the potential areas of change, Mr. Trump may also appreciate some aspects of Mr. Biden’s policies. Aside from differences in Europe and plans for Russia and Ukraine, Mr. Trump’s initial strategy may actually have some similarities to the current Biden administration’s approach.
According to analysts, sudden changes in foreign policy are not common and are challenging to carry out. The United States’ strong military, economic, and political influence typically gives it a consistent level of control over other nations. Input from allies, Congress, and government agencies usually steer presidents towards widely accepted opinions.
Richard Fontaine, the CEO of the Center for a New American Security, a nonpartisan think tank in Washington, mentioned that there is usually more similarity between administrations of different political parties, even those with contrasting styles like Trump and Biden, than people may realize. He noted that most attention is usually given to the major differences between administrations.
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