Trump wants to achieve a lot in terms of domestic policy, but Syria shows the world problems

Trump wants to achieve a lot in terms of domestic policy, but Syria shows the world problems

Donald Trump, the normally unshakable president, is concerned about the volatile international situation, which he will inherit the new president next month. "It seems like the world is being crazy," said the future president on Saturday when he met French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris to return to the global stage.

The challenges in Syria

The surprising fall of the al-assadic dynasty in Syria on Sunday has created new and dangerous conditions that will require Trump’s attention-despite his wish to pull the USA out of dangerous war zones in the Middle East. This could also be an immediate challenge for its foreign policy goals in January. "This is not our struggle. Don't let it play. Mix in," Trump wrote on TRUTH Social on Saturday, while rebels were rushing towards the Syrian capital Damascus.

The geopolitical implications

Trump, who has a strong interest in returning the US troops in conflict regions, could soon have to decide whether to use hundreds of US troops in Syria to prevent Isis. The influence of Russia in Syria and the fall of Assad are closely linked and represent further priorities of US foreign policy. Since Russia supports the Syrian government, the loss of Assad could also weaken Tehran's position.

The impending instabilities

Another serious blow for Iran takes place, while Israel fought against the Iran deputies in Lebanon and in the Gaza Strip in recent years. In view of the upcoming successor to the aging Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the impression that Iran is weakened, which could further strengthen an aggressive attitude of Trump against the regime.

global challenges and the role of the USA

The possible challenges for Trump's administration extend over the entire Middle East to Eurasia, which are shaped by the Ukraine conflict and its consequences. The geopolitical realities change quickly, and America's opponents will probably not make a choice, except to actively contribute to these conflicts. This means that the geopolitical landscape, with which Trump was familiar with his first term, changed significantly.

reactions of biden

until January 20, Russia does not remain Trump's problem for the time being. President Joe Biden reacted to Assad's fall by demanding justice for the Syrian people and promising to prevent any instability in the country. He also announced air strikes on ISIS targets in Syria. These measures form the framework that Trump will soon take over. The quick changes in Syria can serve as a sign of the uncertainties that Trump will have to manage as soon as he is in office.

The international community is waiting for Trump

Trump is aware of the extensive effects of Assad's fall on the geopolitical balance. He immediately put pressure on Vladimir Putin to negotiate the war in Ukraine. Nevertheless, it remains unclear whether Putin is willing to conduct peace talks because the fights continue to increase in intensity. The new president could face the challenge of negotiating appropriate security guarantees for Ukraine without supporting Putin in his aggressive strategy.

The situation in Syria and the political confusion that results from it show the complexity of the global balance of power, in which even Trump's apparently clear positions could quickly get to the test.