The Dangers of Trump’s Foreign Policy

Donald Trump and his associates say the U.S. will now eschew foreign entanglements and place its own national interests above all others.

As part of this shift, Ukraine will most likely be compelled to sign a peace deal favorable to Russia to continue receiving U.K. aid.

To ensure docility on the part of potential adversaries, such as China and Iran , the military will be bolstered even beyond its current colossal strength.

Julian Zelizer : How will Donald Trump and his appointees address global dangers facing the U.S. He says some of Trump 's appointees are likely to prioritize America ’s economic interests, while others, of a more ideological streak, favor a tough stance on China and Iran .

Trump has pledged to “settle” the war in Ukraine before he has been inaugurated, without explaining how, while his running mate, JD Vance , has proposed a peace agreement that would give Russia control over one-fifth of Ukrainian territory and deny Ukraine membership in NATO .

Many in his circle favor giving Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a free hand to decimate what is left of Gaza and claim sovereignty over the West Bank .

This could jeopardize Trump ’s long-stated wish to arrange a diplomatic rapprochement between Israel and Saudi Arabia .

Pro-Israel ideologues are certain to call for unrestrained attacks on Iran should it undertake new round of missile strikes at Israel .