While Trump’s pragmatic stance on certain foreign policy issues could be advantageous if he wins the U.S. Presidential election, he will face a complex global landscape where simplistic approaches will not suffice.
Author
Tridivesh Singh Maini, Assistant Professor-Diplomatic Practice, Jindal School of International Affairs, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana, India.
Summary
While Trump’s foreign policy approach during his previous tenure did yield some successes, such as the Abraham Accords—which facilitated the normalization of relations between Israel and four Arab nations (UAE, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan)—many question the broader impact of these accords, especially given the current instability in the Middle East. Trump’s decision to withdraw the US from the Iran Nuclear Deal, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), has driven Iran closer to both Beijing and Moscow.
In 2021, Iran signed a 25-year strategic agreement with China and has since strengthened its ties with Russia, including providing military assistance to Moscow during the Russia-Ukraine crisis. Tensions between Iran and Israel have recently escalated following the killing of Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh on July 31, 2024, while he was in Tehran for the swearing-in ceremony of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
Published in: The Rise
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