Trump 2.0: Redefining U.S. Multilateralism and NATO’s Future

The reelection of Donald Trump signals the start of a Trump 2.0 era, with significant implications for global geopolitics. Key among these is the administration’s approach to multilateralism and its impact on the NATO alliance. During his previous term (2017–2021), Trump’s transactional stance and scepticism toward international commitments were evident. Now, NATO faces a critical moment, shaped by China’s rise and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. A second Trump presidency will be pivotal in defining the alliance’s trajectory. This policy outlook offers an in-depth analysis of NATO’s future under Trump 2.0, drawing on expert insights.

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Burak Elmalı
Burak Elmalı
Burak Elmali is a Researcher at TRT World Research Centre in Istanbul. He holds an MA degree in Political Science and International Relations from Boğaziçi University. His research areas include the geopolitics of interconnectivity, the concept of great power competition between the U.S. and China and its manifestation in the Gulf. His works were published in various media outlets and he appears in TV as a guest interviewee.

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