The DSR Network Trump Foreign Policy 2.0: Making China Great Again
Jul 9, 2025
Max Boot, a foreign policy expert at the Council on Foreign Relations, Ed Luce from the Financial Times, and Rosa Brooks, a law professor at Georgetown, dive into the chaotic realm of Trump's foreign policy. They discuss how inconsistency in U.S. actions has inadvertently elevated China’s global standing. The trio analyzes the implications of tariffs, shifting support for allies, and the broader impact on international relations, suggesting that U.S. unpredictability may be benefiting its greatest rival while reshaping the global dynamics.
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Trump's Chaotic Foreign Policy
- Trump’s foreign policy is erratic and changes daily based on his mood or who he spoke with that day.
- This unpredictable approach causes global consternation and undermines allies' trust and cooperation.
Multipolar World Emerges
- The world faces coercive diplomacy from both the US under Trump and China, with Trump’s approach being random and unpredictable.
- Global actors seek autonomy from these pressures, accelerating moves toward a more multipolar world.
Stability vs. Unpredictability
- States value predictability and stability in international relations above almost all else.
- Trump's erratic, mood-driven actions break this predictability, increasing global instability and danger.