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Trump's Comeback and its Global Implications

Analysis of Donald Trump's political comeback and its potential impact on US foreign policy, particularly regarding Greek-American relations and the conflict in Ukraine.

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How does Alan Makofsky characterize Donald Trump's political comeback?: Alan Makofsky describes Donald Trump's political comeback as the most impressive in American history, highlighting his indictment, convictions, and accusations of sexual assault despite his electoral success.
What is Makofsky's overall assessment of the challenges facing the US in the coming years?: While Makofsky acknowledges America's resilience, he anticipates significant challenges during the coming years, stemming from the political division and uncertainty surrounding Trump's presidency.
What is Makofsky's outlook on the future of Greek-American relations under a Trump presidency?: Makofsky believes that the Greek-American relationship will likely remain stable, even with Trump's pro-Erdogan stance, as the previous administration had imposed sanctions on Turkey.
What is Makofsky's prediction regarding Trump's stance towards Vladimir Putin and the war in Ukraine?: Concerning the war in Ukraine, Makofsky doesn't expect Trump to strongly oppose Putin, and predicts that he would attempt to end the conflict quickly by allowing Ukraine to cede some territory to Russia.
What are Makofsky's concerns regarding Trump's potential impact on US foreign policy and international leadership?: Makofsky expresses concerns about the uncertainty surrounding Trump's foreign policy and the impact on US leadership in the world, particularly regarding human rights.

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