Trump's Foreign Policy: A Surprise to His Base, A Challenge to Alliances

President Donald Trump's approach to world affairs has shown unexpected activity, surprising even his core supporters. This analysis comes from Laurence Nardon, a political scientist at the French Institute of International Relations. Nardon states the President's main strategy "remains one of power dynamics, disregarding international law and established alliances." This means the U.S. prioritizes its own strength and bilateral deals over traditional rules and multi-country partnerships. This method has produced uneven results, Nardon notes. While it has led to some high-profile negotiations, it has also strained relationships with long-term allies and created uncertainty in global diplomacy. The analyst observes that this unpredictable activity has caused dismay within Trump's "MAGA" political base. Many of his supporters initially favored a more domestically focused and less internationally engaged presidency.