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Trump returns: what does this mean for world peace?
Trump 2.0 could mean a tougher foreign policy towards Ukraine, China and the Middle East. Experts warn of unpredictability.
Trump returns: what does this mean for world peace?
Donald Trump is back! The former president won Tuesday's election and will enter the White House again after being defeated by Joe Biden four years ago. With his trademark incendiary rhetoric, Trump has waged a campaign that has the world on edge. The Associated Press confirmed the election victory on Wednesday morning, and the global reaction is already being felt.
Trump promised during his campaign to address pressing domestic issues such as immigration and inflation. But his return to an “America First” foreign policy suggests greater isolation and less international cooperation. He even claimed that he could end the Ukraine conflict within 24 hours and bring peace to the Middle East. But experts warn that there could be a huge gap between his grandiose promises and reality.
Consequences for the Middle East
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu once called Trump “Israel’s best friend in the White House.” During his first term, Trump moved the US embassy to Jerusalem and recognized Israeli control of the Golan Heights. But critics argue that Trump's approach to solving conflicts in the Middle East with money has failed. The ongoing military conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon show how dangerous his policies could be.
Tensions with Iran could also increase. Trump has taken a hard line against Tehran and unilaterally terminated the 2015 nuclear deal. Experts warn that another Trump term could endanger nuclear proliferation. In Ukraine, Trump, who has close ties to Putin, could also pursue policies that limit support for Kiev and potentially lead to a deal at Ukraine's expense.
In the race with China, Trump has already introduced massive tariffs in the past and is threatening to increase them further. His aggressive course could further inflame geopolitical tensions between the two superpowers. While Trump was often influenced by his relationship with Xi Jinping in his first term, it remains unclear how this will play out in a possible second term.