Can Trump handle the world he has changed?
Ten years after Donald Trump secured the Republican nomination, the global landscape has shifted significantly. NATO allies have increased their defense spending in response to Trump's emphasis on fair contributions, while his foreign policy initiatives have altered relationships in the Middle East. However, challenges remain, particularly regarding trade and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which has defied expectations.
- ▪NATO allies are moving towards a defense spending goal of 5% of GDP, influenced by Trump's policies.
- ▪Trump's Abraham Accords have changed diplomatic relations in the Middle East, promoting cooperation between Israel and Gulf states.
- ▪The war in Ukraine has highlighted unexpected advantages for Ukraine, despite Trump's previous admiration for Putin.
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| Publication time | Wed, 20 May 2026 16:55:42 +0000 |
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Ten years ago this month, Donald Trump clinched the Republican nomination for president, with a platform that was vastly different on trade and foreign policy from other recent presidents, Republican and Democratic alike. How fares America — and the world — 10 years later? Recommended Stories On This Day: Washington is requested to speak before Congress The call to serve our communities is what built this country. We should honor those who do Why is the DNC still hiding its 2024 autopsy? In some important ways, things have moved in Trump’s direction. In 2016 and since, he complained constantly that Europeans were not contributing their fair share to NATO. That had been the position of previous administrations, but none emphasized it as Trump did.
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