{"id":15580,"date":"2025-04-08T20:44:02","date_gmt":"2025-04-08T20:44:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/?p=15580"},"modified":"2025-04-08T20:44:02","modified_gmt":"2025-04-08T20:44:02","slug":"how-trumps-foreign-policy-playbook-could-weaken-america","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/2025\/04\/08\/how-trumps-foreign-policy-playbook-could-weaken-america\/","title":{"rendered":"How Trump\u2019s Foreign Policy Playbook Could Weaken America?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Watan<\/strong><\/em>-Stephen Walt, a professor of international relations at Harvard University, wrote that he has often criticized U.S. actions on the global stage. He believed George W. Bush\u2019s presidency was a disaster in foreign policy, Barack Obama\u2019s eight years were disappointing, Donald Trump\u2019s first term was complete chaos, and Joe Biden\u2019s four years were marked by devastating strategic and moral blunders.<\/p>\n

However, he emphasized that, unfortunately, it took Trump and his appointees less than three months to surpass them all in foreign policy recklessness. And that was true even before the \u201cSignal scandal,\u201d in which war plans in Yemen were reportedly leaked to a journalist.<\/p>\n

Walt clarified that he doesn\u2019t believe Trump is acting on behalf of a foreign power or consciously trying to make the U.S. less secure or prosperous\u2014but his behavior makes it seem that way. He outlined a five-step playbook Trump seems to follow for wrecking U.S. foreign policy:<\/p>\n

Step 1: Appoint Loyalists and Yes-Men<\/h3>\n

If you want to destroy a country, start by ensuring no one can stop you from doing reckless and damaging things. That means appointing unqualified individuals, blind loyalists, or people entirely dependent on your support, while pushing out anyone competent, principled, or independent.<\/p>\n

As Walter Lippmann wisely said, \u201cWhen everyone thinks alike, no one thinks very much.\u201d This allows a misguided leader to steer a country into disaster. Historical examples include Stalin\u2019s mismanagement of the Soviet economy, Mao\u2019s catastrophic \u201cGreat Leap Forward,\u201d and Hitler\u2019s declaration of war on the rest of Europe. In the U.S., George W. Bush lacked strong internal opposition, which enabled the disastrous invasion of Iraq in 2003.<\/p>\n

If you want to ruin foreign policy, surround yourself with obedient followers and silence dissent. This is a critical first step\u2014if you plan to do many foolish things, you don’t want anyone stopping you.<\/p>\n

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Harvard professor Stephen Walt outlines five dangerous steps in Donald Trump\u2019s approach to foreign policy,<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Step 2: Pick Fights with As Many Countries as Possible<\/h3>\n

Because international politics is inherently competitive, successful countries cultivate many allies and limit their enemies. Smart foreign policy builds support and reduces opposition. The U.S., thanks to its favorable geography, has historically succeeded at building strong alliances globally\u2014better than many of its rivals\u2014largely by not behaving aggressively, even while exerting significant influence.<\/p>\n

In contrast, aggressive behavior, like that seen in Imperial Germany, Maoist China, or Saddam\u2019s Iraq, has historically unified adversaries against them.<\/p>\n

What has Trump done instead? In less than three months, his administration repeatedly insulted European allies, threatened to seize territory from Denmark, and picked needless fights with countries like Colombia, Mexico, Canada, and others. He and Vice President J.D. Vance publicly bullied Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office, and like mob bosses, they\u2019ve continued pressuring Ukraine to give up mining rights in exchange for continued U.S. aid.<\/p>\n

The administration dismantled USAID, withdrew from the World Health Organization, and made it clear that the U.S. is no longer interested in helping disadvantaged communities worldwide\u2014essentially boosting China\u2019s image by comparison.<\/p>\n

Last week, ignoring widespread economic warnings, Trump imposed a series of bizarre tariffs on allies and adversaries alike, leading to the largest two-day drop in U.S. stock market history and spiking recession fears. This wasn\u2019t a crisis response\u2014it was self-inflicted damage that will impoverish millions, even those without a single stock.<\/p>\n

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Trump-Zelenskyy meeting<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Step 3: Ignore the Power of Nationalism<\/h3>\n

Trump often brands himself as a staunch nationalist, but he fails to grasp that other countries are deeply nationalistic too. When he insults foreign leaders or threatens their territory, he stokes nationalistic backlash\u2014and politicians in those countries quickly learn that standing up to Trump makes them more popular.<\/p>\n

His clumsy attempts to bully and humiliate Canada backfired, angering Canadians and reviving the Liberal Party under leaders like former PM Justin Trudeau and his successor Mark Carney. One direct result: fewer Canadians are now willing to visit the U.S.<\/p>\n

Step 4: Break Norms, Exit Agreements, and Be Unpredictable<\/h3>\n

Wise leaders of powerful countries understand the value of norms, institutions, and rules for managing international relations and restraining weaker states. Great powers occasionally challenge these rules, but doing so too often\u2014or erratically\u2014alienates allies and drives others toward more reliable partners.<\/p>\n

Chronic rule-breakers like North Korea or Saddam\u2019s Iraq become global pariahs.<\/p>\n

Trump and his followers see institutions and norms as annoying limits on U.S. power. They believe unpredictability keeps other nations off balance and enhances U.S. influence. But they fail to recognize that these international structures were designed largely with American interests in mind and actually help Washington manage global affairs.<\/p>\n

Ripping up rules and quitting major international organizations makes it easier for other powers to rewrite the rules to their own advantage. Unpredictability is also bad for business. Companies can\u2019t plan or invest when policies shift overnight. A reputation for unreliability deters others from cooperating with the U.S.<\/p>\n

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China Vows to Resist U.S. Tariff Pressure as Global Trade War Escalates<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Step 5: Undermine the Foundations of American Power<\/h3>\n

In today\u2019s world, economic strength, military capacity, and public welfare depend heavily on knowledge. America\u2019s technological and scientific leadership has been central to its global dominance for decades.A president who truly wanted America to be \u201cgreat\u201d would do everything possible to stay ahead in innovation and research.<\/p>\n

What has Trump done instead? Besides appointing anti-science figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to key roles, his administration launched a full assault on the institutions that drive scientific progress in the U.S. It wasn\u2019t just attacking Columbia, Harvard, Princeton, and Brown for questionable reasons. His administration shut down the U.S. Institute of Peace, dismantled the Wilson Center, gutted the Department of Health and Human Services, crippled the National Science Foundation, and threatened to cut billions from medical research funding.<\/p>\n

The result? Research programs shut down, PhD programs canceled, and fewer qualified researchers for the future. Foreign scientists will look elsewhere, and America’s ability to attract global talent will suffer. Some U.S.-based scientists may even relocate to countries that still support and respect their work. Trump is feeding the very engine of American strength\u2014its knowledge sector\u2014into a woodchipper.<\/p>\n

And it\u2019s not just the natural sciences or medicine at risk. Attacks on social sciences, regional studies, and the humanities are also dangerous, as these fields offer fresh ideas for addressing societal challenges. These disciplines analyze and critique policies, allowing citizens and leaders to understand what works and what doesn\u2019t.<\/p>\n

When politicians silence or marginalize dissenting voices, foolish policies are more likely\u2014and less likely to be corrected when they fail. That\u2019s why authoritarian regimes target universities and independent knowledge sources when consolidating power, even if it makes the country poorer and more ignorant in the long run.<\/p>\n

In conclusion<\/strong>, Walt argues that Trump\u2019s system violates much of what we know about sound decision-making and global politics. It favors groupthink, blind loyalty, and silences healthy debate. It ignores the natural balancing behavior of nations, alienates allies, and misreads nationalism. It rejects historical and economic insights, and rather than restoring America\u2019s greatness, these missteps will leave the U.S. poorer, weaker, and less respected worldwide.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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