Up First from NPR Trump Foreign Policy, Abu Ghraib Ruling, Cop 29 Climate Summit
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Nov 13, 2024 President-elect Trump’s unconventional second-term team hints at a dramatic shift in U.S. foreign policy, raising eyebrows with surprising picks like a TV host for Secretary of Defense. Meanwhile, a jury awarded $42 million to victims of Abu Ghraib, bringing some accountability for military contractor abuse. As Trump rolls back climate initiatives, the UK steps up with bold actions at COP29, contrasting starkly with the U.S.'s uncertain future leadership on global warming efforts.
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Trump's Foreign Policy Approach
- Trump prioritizes loyalty in his second-term team selections, Franco Ordonez reports.
- These picks signal a nationalistic, transactional foreign policy approach.
Abu Ghraib Survivors Awarded but Challenges Remain
- A jury awarded $42 million to Iraqi survivors of Abu Ghraib, but this case is unique.
- It highlights the difficulty victims face in obtaining redress for U.S. military abuses.
Climate Action: UK Takes the Lead
- While U.S. climate leadership is uncertain under Trump, other nations are stepping up.
- The U.K. pledges ambitious emissions cuts, viewing climate action as economically beneficial.