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Island-World Theory and US Foreign Policy Under Trump
Analysis of the "Island-World" geopolitical theory and its implications for the incoming Trump administration's foreign policy, focusing on the cooperation between Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea.
Italian
Italy
International RelationsUs PoliticsMilitaryRussia Ukraine WarGeopoliticsMilitary TechnologyPowerStrategy
PentagonAmerican Enterprise InstituteNato
Donald TrumpVladimir PutinKim Jong UnHalford MackinderNicholas Eberstadt
- What is the "Island-World" theory and how does it relate to US foreign policy?
- The article discusses the "Island-World" geopolitical theory, which posits that Eurasia's control determines global power. This theory has influenced past US presidents' foreign policy decisions, and the author suggests the US military's understanding of this theory will shape the incoming Trump administration's approach.
- What is the author's warning about underestimating the threat posed by these states?
- The author warns against underestimating this coordinated threat. He argues that the conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine, and a potential conflict in Taiwan should be viewed as interconnected parts of a larger strategic challenge from the Eurasian 'Heartland'.
- What recent event highlights the growing cooperation between Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea?
- The deployment of North Korean special forces to Ukraine is cited as a key event, illustrating the increasing cooperation between Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea against the US-led international order.
- How does the author characterize the nature and extent of this cooperation among the four Eurasian states?
- This cooperation is seen as a coordinated challenge to the US-led security order, extending from the Middle East through Eurasia to the Far East. The author emphasizes that these states, while differing in specific goals, are more deeply integrated economically and militarily than the Axis powers of WWII.
- What is the author's view on the role of the US military in shaping the incoming administration's foreign policy?
- The author highlights the expertise and influence of the US military establishment, suggesting they will attempt to guide a potentially less informed Trump administration on foreign policy matters, employing concepts proven successful in past global conflicts.