Monte Erfourth
Introduction
The second Trump administration has brought about a significant change in U.S. foreign policy and national security priorities. Unlike previous administrations that favored multilateralism and institutional diplomacy, Trump's national security team operates based on a framework of economic nationalism, strategic deterrence, and transactional alliances. This article examines the fundamental principles of Trump's foreign policy theory and explores how it differs from traditional U.S. approaches. It will also introduce and assess the roles and priorities of key national security officials, including National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Although brief, an analysis of the internal tensions within Trump’s team are outlined. Ideological differences could affect the administration’s ability to implement a cohesive strategy. If his first Administration is any indication, Trump will likely pit his national security leads against each other to see who holds the strongest argument aligning with his views. How well foreign policy functions in this scenario remains difficult to determine.
Trump’s Foreign Policy Theory and Its Departure from Traditional U.S. Strategy
Donald Trump’s foreign policy significantly departs from the post-World War II framework, emphasizing alliances, free trade, and collective security. Instead, his approach prioritizes economic nationalism, military deterrence, and unilateralism over multilateral institutions, fundamentally altering how the United States competes globally.
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