Week 2

American diplomacy was curated to extend its global dominance in hopes it can shape world order, it quickly became jeopardized once America was forced to implement coercive diplomacy. Post the Cold War, America has struggled to maintain its hegemonic global status. Events such as 9/11 and other terrorist attacks have forced America to have a strong depency on miltary powers. This results in harmful relations with the international community. Although previous president have attempted to decrease America from being coercive it seems like there was little success in doing so.

Burns explained Obama had attempted in reversing some damage brought on by coercion diplomacy by opening Cuba, signing the Iranian nuclear deal, TPP, and the Paris climate accord. However, through Trump’s administration the agreements were abandoned. Trump has not only created a clear division throughout the nation but also, in the global community. His inability to understand foreign agreements as emphasized on Daalders readings raised concerned to governmental advisors and powerful world leaders.

The concern the global community is facing right now is the uncertainty of Trumps future, whether he would be reelected to another term in office or if he would end up in prison. Trumps radical “MAGA” outlook has caused a stirrup on how the nation should handle global stratergy. Although he his future is uncertain, he already announced his plans to purge and politicize the civil service. According to Brands (Trump’s Possible Win Is Shaping Policies of China, Russia, Japan, EU – Bloomberg) “Top aides such as Bolton believe he might have withdrawn from NATO had he won a second term in 2020”. If The US were to back away from NATO it can greatly disrupt international relations.