As next weeks election approaches Washington embassies are working over-time to plan for both possible outcomes (while polls still show no clear front-runner)
The potential victory of Kamala Harris would keep current foreign-policy direction mostly unchanged however Donald Trumpʼs return brings more questions than answers: his non-traditional approach to diplomacy makes predictions hard
A close look at Trumps possible second-term team — based on research done this past Aug — shows many familiar faces might come back. These ex-officials who served in key spots during his first term could shape future policy decisions; their past work gives hints about possible directions
- Former state dept leaders
- Previous defense chiefs
- Past national security advisors
- Ex-trade negotiators
The diplomatic community already knows these people from 2016-2020 which helps predict how they might act in important roles again. Their views on global issues and work-styles are well-known to foreign governments