Does Donald Trump Still Influence Global Affairs? Experts Respond

Within merely a few months of returning to office, President Donald Trump His initial duties have encompassed initiating a trade war with both opponents and partners , pushing peace talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the midst of the continuing Russia-Ukraine conflict, raising concerns that the United States might withdraw from the NATO organization ( NATO and embarking on a serious quest to take over Greenland .

"I run the country and the world," the president said while reflecting on his first 100 days back in office in an interview with The Atlantic .

The News Pulse has spoken to several international relations academics to find out how true this is.

'Nobody Runs the World'

"Nobody 'runs the world' and anyone who thinks he does is a dangerous idiot," Professor Andrew Bacevich, who co-founded the Quincy Institute, a Washington-based think tank which advocates for less interventionist U.S. foreign policy, said.

"The notion that the U.S. 'runs the world' may find favor in Washington but it's nonsense," he told The News Pulse Worse still, this is utter foolishness that leads to various forms of trouble. To see why, one only needs to consider the Vietnam War as an example.

However, James M. Goldgeier, who teaches international relations at the School of International Service at American University, stated, “The United States has consistently been the world’s frontrunner.”

"That leadership has depended on America's military power, economic strength, and its 'soft power,' which are the features that have made the U.S. attractive to so many in the past," he told The News Pulse .

But he went on to argue that America's dominant global position has weakened since the Cold War while other countries, "especially China," have risen.

We can observe that Donald Trump cannot simply instruct others on their actions. China remains steadfast regarding the tariffs," he stated, "Russia won’t abruptly conclude its conflict in Ukraine merely because Trump demands an end to it.

China adopted a bold stance. Last week stating it would "never go down on one knee" in a new video aimed at Trump regarding the continuing trade dispute.

"Submitting to a bully is akin to drinking poison to satisfy one’s thirst—it only exacerbates the situation," stated Beijing's foreign ministry.

Goldgeier stated that the president's "intimidating conduct is causing other nations to distance themselves from the U.S."

"Observe Canada's election taking place this week where Mark Carney "His strength largely came from his readiness to confront Trump's attempts to intimidate Canada," Goldgeier stated.

Initially, the Canadian election was anticipated to lean towards the Conservative Party. Justin Trudeau stepped down with low approval ratings, however, Carney's Liberal Party emerged victorious, with several people attributing this outcome to the tariff conflict and Trump's efforts to Make Canada the 51st state of the United States a unifier for Canadians.

Trump told The Atlantic he was "disliked enough by Canadians" to sway the results.

'America's Soft Power'

Goldgeier cited the present division between Canada and the U.S. to illustrate his belief that "Trump is wasting America’s soft power and its standing as a dependable ally for our friends," even though the nation retains "abundant economic and military strength."

Stephen Wertheim, who is a senior fellow in the American Statecraft Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, stated The News Pulse That "amidst Trump's threats to annex territories everywhere and his unpredictable actions on various issues, he diminishes the appeal of the United States as a desirable ally for other nations."

Wertheim added: "The risk is that Trump appears to overstate both his own individual influence and America's standing globally."

Beijing is wooing American trading partners with the aim of portraying itself as a reliable economic powerhouse prepared to step into the leadership gap created by Washington’s absence.

When the rest of the globe stands together In unity, the U.S. is merely a tiny, isolated vessel. It requires someone to break through the mist and light the way forward,” stated China’s foreign ministry in their recent video release.

Spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated afterwards, 'We trust this video will enhance everyone’s comprehension of China’s stance.'

However, Wertheim noted that there are advantages to Trump's behavior, stating: "The upside is that Trump demonstrates a genuine sense of initiative in global matters."

He isn't hesitant about extending his hand to American adversaries like Russia and Iran, to pursue a diplomatic accord that surpasses warfare President Biden, who believes the U.S. should fulfill its designated part as the globe’s ‘essential country,’ behaved as if the U.S. had no option except to continue supplying arms to Ukraine and Israel with the aim of achieving ambitious wartime goals that didn’t align with America's ultimate interests.

Wertheim stated that Trump consistently behaves as if he possesses alternatives to navigate in different directions and adjust his approach when necessary.

Barry Scott Zellen, a research scholar focusing on geopolitics and international relations at the University of Connecticut, expressed his admiration for Trump when he stated The News Pulse He believes that the president's attempts to "establish peace with major global powers despite differences in internal political principles" imply that "the impact of American influence will persist worldwide."

"President Trump recognizes America's unrivaled military strength, boundless creativity, and steadfast economic vigor—which means he understands just how highly the world regards America—this perception underpins our lasting impact," stated Zellen.

The News Pulse has recently explained how Trump is "reshaping the global landscape" through his foreign policy approaches. here .

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