ANALYSIS AND POLITICAL THEORY
How will Donald Trump's government impact geopolitics?
Por: Leoncio Díaz (Politólogo)
Trump's return to power changes the globalist international political agenda shaped by Democrats concerning "progressive" social policies, wars, and international trade. With Trump in office, the U.S. reorients its policy toward classic economic imperialism and internal market protectionism. This is not liberalism. In this way, "Make America Great Again" returns recharged, this time aiming to fulfill what was left unfinished during his first term. Although during his first term Trump showed he was a president who avoided starting new wars, he also learned that the U.S. cannot stop fostering or directly participating in wars, as they bring benefits such as maintaining its military industry, expanding its political influence, and negotiating resources through intimidation. Therefore, in this second term, he intends to redirect the ongoing conflicts pushed by Democrats to other strategic areas closer to American interests. This is why his focus is now closer to home: Venezuela, Greenland, the Gulf of Mexico, the Panama Canal, etc., with the goal of negotiating or forcing agreements that are deemed detrimental to the security and economies of these nations. The question is: to what extent will he be able to impose his will on these countries? Trump's comments are considered a threat to the world but also highly ambitious, aiming to give the U.S. an advantage over Russia and China in terms of resources and strategic territory. For example, the proposal to purchase Greenland or force its sale—a vast territory of over 2 million square kilometers—has generated reactions worldwide, placing this Nordic country at the center of European and Asian ambitions. These nations have expressed opposition and claim Greenland as a matter of their security interests. On this topic, the Danish government has already stated that they disagree with the sale but are willing to do business with the U.S. Another proposal from Trump, after being elected, is to request that Canada becomes the 51st state of the U.S., and in case of refusal, he plans to impose tariffs. This ambitious project of unifying Canada and the U.S. would make North America the largest country in the world with the most resources. However, Canadians have not welcomed this proposal. In response, outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said, "Our sovereignty is not negotiable." **The end of the Democratic warmongering agenda.** Regarding the war between Russia and Ukraine, Trump, with a pragmatic vision, sees direct or indirect confrontation with Russia as an unnecessary and highly problematic expense for U.S. interests. In this sense, the profile of Donald Trump, the businessman, stands out more than that of Donald Trump, the politician. Like any businessman, he prioritizes economic interest and profit over political (or in this case, geopolitical) power, which could be a significant mistake. To this end, he has placed "forced peace" negotiations on the agenda, stating that the U.S. will no longer send weapons to Kyiv, thereby limiting the capabilities of Ukraine and its European allies, who now face political and economic challenges in countering Russia. From a strategic perspective, Trump seeks closer ties with Russia to isolate China, which he considers the number one enemy. Furthermore, Trump has pushed to end the conflict between Palestine and Israel in Gaza. We are already seeing the results of a ceasefire between Jews and Palestinians, which could culminate in peace negotiations. Finally, the centerpiece of the entire strategy is China, the main commercial and technological competitor—and in a few years, militarily as well. Regarding commercial competition with China, Trump will continue pressuring Taiwan. He considers China the greatest threat to U.S. hegemony, with his primary goal being to destabilize its economy and halt its technological progress.
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