The Realignment
456 | Alexander Ward: Biden's Internationalists, Trump's Nationalists, and the Fight for the Future of U.S. Foreign Policy
Feb 20, 2024
Politico reporter Alexander Ward discusses the origins and differences in Biden's internationalist foreign policy versus Trump's nationalists, focusing on key events like China, Kabul, and Ukraine. The podcast delves into how foreign policy influences election outcomes, the evolution of Democratic Party foreign policy towards self-interest, and the challenges faced by the Biden administration in navigating chaos and normalcy in politics.
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- Biden's foreign policy contrasts Trump's nationalist approach with an internationalist focus.
- Foreign policy plays a critical role in elections and can influence voter perceptions.
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Biden administration's foreign policy approach and the impact of Trump's election
The podcast episode explores the book 'The Internationalist' by Alexander Ward, which focuses on the Biden administration's foreign policy approach and the impact of Trump's election on the Democratic Party's foreign policy establishment. It delves into topics such as the Afghan withdrawal, Ukraine, China, trade wars, and the reassessment of America's engagement abroad. The central idea is the importance of reevaluating foreign policy in a post-Trump era and the aim to make it more effective for Americans by tying it to domestic policy.
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