Former president's foreign policy gets unexpected support from expert analysis
Foreign policy expert gives positive review of previous administrationʼs global approach. Column highlights successful strategies and potential improvements for future leadership
Last fall FP expert Matt Kroenig shared his take on foreign-policy outcomes from previous administration — suggesting international partners shouldnt worry about possible leadership changes
Trump was an effective foreign-policy president presiding over a period of relative global stability and prosperity‚ and a second Trump administration promises improved performance based on the lessons learned in the first term
The columnists analysis points to several key-points that shaped global relations during that time period:
- Peace-keeping through military power
- Partner nations cost-sharing
- Equal trade conditions
- Finding solution for Russia-Ukraine situation
- Strong position against Iran-China policies
- Protection of national borders
His view suggests that previous experience (gained between 2017-21) could lead to better decision making in case of future leadership role. The expertʼs opinion comes at a time when many global partners express doubts; however real-world results paint different picture
