WSJ Opinion: Free Expression Lessons from Nixon for Trump's New World Order
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Mar 6, 2025 
Nadia Schadlow, a Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute and former Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategy, delves into historical parallels between Donald Trump and Richard Nixon. They discuss concepts like 'peace through strength' and the importance of a global balance of power. Schadlow highlights the complexities of Trump's foreign policy, especially regarding Russia and Ukraine, and emphasizes the need for strategic diplomatic negotiations. The conversation also reflects on re-assessing international institutions for modern challenges.
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Nixon & Trump: Parallels in Foreign Policy
- Nadia Schadlow draws parallels between Nixon's and Trump's foreign policies.
- Both presidents faced rapidly changing international climates and believed in peace through strength and negotiations.
Nixon's Balance of Power
- Nixon emphasized maintaining a balance of power to prevent any single adversary from becoming dominant.
- He believed that a power vacuum would be filled if the US didn't lead.
Nixon's China Gambit
- Nixon exploited the growing tensions between the Soviet Union and China during the Cold War.
- He opened relations with China, weakening the global communist movement.