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#218 – Hugh White on why Trump is abandoning US hegemony – and that’s probably good

80,000 Hours Podcast

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America's Evolving Global Role

This chapter examines the implications of Trump's isolationist foreign policy and the changing American attitudes toward global leadership. It discusses the rising influence of China and Russia, the decline of traditional political elites, and the growing comfort among Americans with a president who distances the U.S. from global responsibilities. Additionally, it highlights the need for allies to forge strong bilateral relationships as the world shifts toward a multipolar order.

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