Former US state department official Jeremy Shapiro discusses the potential second term of Trump and the various factions shaping his foreign policy. They explore the implications of Trump's policies on global affairs, including the influence of different ideologies and key challenges in shaping his decisions.
Three main schools of thought for US foreign policy under Trump 2.0: restrainers, prioritizers, and primacists.
In a second Trump presidency, energy policy may focus on promoting fossil fuels and using them competitively against Europe.
Deep dives
US Foreign Policy Schools of Thought in a Potential Second Trump Presidency
Three main schools of thought in US foreign policy for a potential second Trump presidency are the restrainers, prioritizers, and primacists. Restrainers advocate focusing US policy at home, prioritizers emphasize the China threat and reducing commitments elsewhere, while primacists support traditional US global leadership.
Influence and Potential Appointees within Trump's Foreign Policy Philosophies
Possible influencers and examples of ideological schools within a Trump administration include Mike Pompeo as a representative of primacists focused on American power globally. Elbridge Colby epitomizes prioritizers, emphasizing the China threat. Trump himself leans towards restrainer instincts.
Implications for US Foreign Policy on Specific Issues
On Ukraine, a Trump-led administration is likely to consider a deal-making approach. In terms of forming alliances, an emphasis on like-minded ideological leaders might impact global relations. Energy policy could center on promoting fossil fuels and utilizing it as a competitive advantage against Europe.
What would US foreign policy look like under a second Trump presidency? Gideon puts this question to former US state department official Jeremy Shapiro, who talks about the three camps hoping to shape the Republican nominee’s thinking on global affairs. Clip: Inquirer.net