Donald Trump won the most critical and intense presidential election in American history. Trump, who obtained 312 votes in the Electoral College, obtained the minimum of 270 votes and defeated his Democratic rival Kamala Harris. The Republican presidential candidate made history by being the second American president to return to the White House after a defeat in 132 years.
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The new and old president will take office at a critical time. As the world is mired in conflict, the war continues in Gaza and Ukraine. It is interesting how the new president will address these problems.
What can we expect from the new Trump administration? The new president said in his first speech that “I will not rest until we achieve a strong, secure and prosperous America.”
Trump supporters believe he will make America “great again” both at home and abroad. Those who oppose him warn that Trump will damage democracy in the United States. Their attitude towards the post-Soviet space is also different. He is more in favor of normal relations with Russia.
Baku-Washington relations
Relations between the United States and Azerbaijan were at a high level during Trump’s presidency. It is no coincidence that the president of Azerbaijan was one of the first to congratulate Trump. Ilham Aliyev There is also The congratulatory letter says:
“The confident victory you won in the elections is a clear expression of the great support and trust of the friendly American people towards you personally and towards your political line. The Republic of Azerbaijan attaches special importance to the comprehensive development of its relations with the United States. States of America. I am confident that strengthening friendly relations between Azerbaijan and the United States, the national interests of our countries, including We will continue to make joint efforts to promote our partnership on the basis of national security interests.”
Macron is in panic
Trump’s return promises a reshaping of American foreign policy, potentially radical changes on multiple fronts. Europe is in panic. For example, French President Emmanuel Macron is seriously worried. Immediately after the news of Trump’s election as president, Macron called German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. While discussing the new situation with Scholtz, Macron spoke of the importance of realizing the idea of a “sovereign Europe.” That is, according to Macron’s logic, Europe must get rid of political, economic and military dependence on the United States. According to “The Financial Times” magazine, some European Union officials also feared Trump’s victory. This is not unreasonable. Trump will most likely repeat the plea he addressed to Europe during the previous presidency: “Increase your spending on security, the United States will not bear your burden.”
Will the promises be kept?
One of the questions the international world is anxiously awaiting is how Trump will fulfill his earlier promise to end the war between Russia and Ukraine. The United States is trying to prevent Russia from winning in Ukraine. Although this policy does not guarantee the territorial integrity of Ukraine, it does represent an obstacle to ending the war in favor of the Kremlin. In Ukraine, the outcome of the elections is being closely followed. Even this victory is seen as both a challenge and an opportunity. It is believed that Trump will act exclusively in the interests of the United States. During the election campaign, Trump attacked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky several times, calling him “the greatest businessman in the world.” By this, Russia was referring to billions of dollars in aid sent to Ukraine since the beginning of the occupation.
NATO will be the target
According to his Democratic opponents, who accuse Trump of sympathizing with Russian President Vladimir Putin, his attitude would mean a capitulation of Ukraine, which would endanger all of Europe. His “America First” approach also raises questions about NATO’s future. Currently, more than 30 countries are united in this military alliance. Trump has long been skeptical about the alliance.
middle east fire
Referring to the wars between Israel and Hamas in Gaza and between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, Trump promised to bring “peace” to the Middle East. However, he did not explain how to do it. During his first presidency, he took a pro-Israel line by naming Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and moving the US embassy there from Tel Aviv. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Trump “Israel’s best friend in the White House.” But critics believe his policy has caused instability in the region. Palestinians boycotted the Trump administration over the Jerusalem issue. During the election campaign he made several statements that he wanted the war in Gaza to end. Although Trump has a complicated and sometimes dysfunctional relationship with Netanyahu, he certainly has the ability to pressure him. He also has strong ties with the leaders of major Arab countries that have ties to Hamas.
China will once again be the main objective
Regarding China, the United States’ approach to China is the most strategic area of its foreign policy and has important implications for global security and trade. Trump has called China a “strategic competitor” and imposed tariffs on some Chinese imports. In exchange, Beijing had to increase tariffs on goods imported from the United States. Trump has called China’s leader “brilliant” and “dangerous” and a leader who rules 1.4 billion people with an “iron fist” will move away from a focus on building stronger security partnerships with countries in the region.
