Shock And Awe, The Cornerstone Of US Foreign Policy

Dr Prashanth Parameswaran, Fellow, Wilson Center, Founder of ASEAN Wonk Newsletter

28-Jan-25 07:30

Shock And Awe, The Cornerstone Of US Foreign Policy

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In less than a week since the start of his presidency, Donald Trump has made several controversial foreign policy announcements. From a 25% emergency tariff and visa restrictions against Colombia, to wanting Egypt and Jordan to take in Palestinians from Gaza and making claims on Greenland and the Panama Canal. Wes speak to Dr Prashanth Parameswaran, Fellow, Wilson Center & Founder, ASEAN Wonk Newsletter as to what to expect from US foreign policy.

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Categories: economy, politics, government, international, Law/Activism, controversies

Tags: panama canal, trump 2.0, us foreign policy, geopolitics, trump tariff, colombia, gaza, palestine, israel, greenland,

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